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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.03, 1,229.22 and 429.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.03, 1,229.22 and 429.47 is: 644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.03 : 1,229.22 = 429.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.03/1,229.22 = 429.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.03x = 1,229.22 × 429.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.03x = 527,906.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,906.97/819.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.55

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