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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.18, 1,229.10 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.18, 1,229.10 and 408.30 is: 612.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.18 : 1,229.10 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.18/1,229.10 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.18x = 1,229.10 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.18x = 501,841.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,841.53/819.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.61

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