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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.22, 1,228.92 and 299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.22, 1,228.92 and 299.38 is: 449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.22 : 1,228.92 = 299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.22/1,228.92 = 299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.22x = 1,228.92 × 299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.22x = 367,914.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,914.07/819.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.10

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