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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.38, 1,229.06 and 306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.38, 1,229.06 and 306.38 is: 459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.38 : 1,229.06 = 306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.38/1,229.06 = 306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.38x = 1,229.06 × 306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.38x = 376,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,554.02/819.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.56

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