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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.30, 1,228.05 and 408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.30, 1,228.05 and 408.54 is: 612.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.30 : 1,228.05 = 408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.30/1,228.05 = 408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.30x = 1,228.05 × 408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.30x = 501,707.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,707.55/819.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.36

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