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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.01, 1,311.71 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.01, 1,311.71 and 297.48 is: 445.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.01 : 1,311.71 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.01/1,311.71 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.01x = 1,311.71 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.01x = 390,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,207.49/875.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.95

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