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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.23, 1,229.37 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.23, 1,229.37 and 299.18 is: 448.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.23 : 1,229.37 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.23/1,229.37 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.23x = 1,229.37 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.23x = 367,796.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,796.77/819.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.96

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