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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.28, 1,228.60 and 299.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.28, 1,228.60 and 299.17 is: 448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.28 : 1,228.60 = 299.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.28/1,228.60 = 299.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.28x = 1,228.60 × 299.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.28x = 367,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,553.37/819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.63

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