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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.86, 1,312.49 and 297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.86, 1,312.49 and 297.73 is: 446.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.86 : 1,312.49 = 297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.86/1,312.49 = 297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.86x = 1,312.49 × 297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.86x = 390,767.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,767.65/874.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.66

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