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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.42, 1,228.80 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.42, 1,228.80 and 386.28 is: 579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.42 : 1,228.80 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.42/1,228.80 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.42x = 1,228.80 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.42x = 474,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,660.86/819.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.26

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