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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.21, 1,229.03 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.21, 1,229.03 and 299.50 is: 449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.21 : 1,229.03 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.21/1,229.03 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.21x = 1,229.03 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.21x = 368,094.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,094.49/819.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.33

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