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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.47, 1,228.81 and 299.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.47, 1,228.81 and 299.45 is: 449.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.47 : 1,228.81 = 299.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.47/1,228.81 = 299.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.47x = 1,228.81 × 299.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.47x = 367,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,967.15/819.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.03

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