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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.32, 1,229.52 and 306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.32, 1,229.52 and 306.32 is: 459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.32 : 1,229.52 = 306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.32/1,229.52 = 306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.32x = 1,229.52 × 306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.32x = 376,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,620.42/819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.68

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