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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.10, 1,228.74 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.10, 1,228.74 and 299.16 is: 448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.10 : 1,228.74 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.10/1,228.74 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.10x = 1,228.74 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.10x = 367,589.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,589.86/819.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.77

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