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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.64, 1,219.50 and 299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.64, 1,219.50 and 299.64 is: 449.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.64 : 1,219.50 = 299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.64/1,219.50 = 299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.64x = 1,219.50 × 299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.64x = 365,410.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,410.98/812.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.66

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