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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.25, 1,229.06 and 306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.25, 1,229.06 and 306.25 is: 459.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.25 : 1,229.06 = 306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.25/1,229.06 = 306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.25x = 1,229.06 × 306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.25x = 376,399.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,399.63/819.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.44

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