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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.06, 1,228.32 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.06, 1,228.32 and 299.04 is: 448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.06 : 1,228.32 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.06/1,228.32 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.06x = 1,228.32 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.06x = 367,316.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,316.81/819.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.46

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