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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819, 1,229.31 and 434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819, 1,229.31 and 434.25 is: 651.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819 : 1,229.31 = 434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819/1,229.31 = 434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819x = 1,229.31 × 434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819x = 533,827.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,827.87/819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.80

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