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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.38, 1,228.70 and 299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.38, 1,228.70 and 299.30 is: 448.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.38 : 1,228.70 = 299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.38/1,228.70 = 299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.38x = 1,228.70 × 299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.38x = 367,744.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,744.51/819.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.81

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