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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812, 1,218 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812, 1,218 and 299 is: 448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812 : 1,218 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812/1,218 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812x = 1,218 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812x = 364,182
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,182/812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.50

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