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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.30, 1,228.62 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.30, 1,228.62 and 299.18 is: 448.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.30 : 1,228.62 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.30/1,228.62 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.30x = 1,228.62 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.30x = 367,578.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,578.53/819.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.65

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