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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.37, 1,228.15 and 298.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.37, 1,228.15 and 298.95 is: 448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.37 : 1,228.15 = 298.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.37/1,228.15 = 298.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.37x = 1,228.15 × 298.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.37x = 367,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,147.81/819.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.09

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