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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.13, 1,229.12 and 299.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.13, 1,229.12 and 299.49 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.13 : 1,229.12 = 299.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.13/1,229.12 = 299.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.13x = 1,229.12 × 299.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.13x = 368,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,109.15/819.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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