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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.08, 1,228.85 and 299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.08, 1,228.85 and 299.06 is: 448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.08 : 1,228.85 = 299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.08/1,228.85 = 299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.08x = 1,228.85 × 299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.08x = 367,501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,501.46/819.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.68

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