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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.47, 1,311.39 and 297.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.47, 1,311.39 and 297.21 is: 445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.47 : 1,311.39 = 297.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.47/1,311.39 = 297.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.47x = 1,311.39 × 297.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.47x = 389,758.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,758.22/874.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.71

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