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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.48, 1,228.80 and 299.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.48, 1,228.80 and 299.46 is: 449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.48 : 1,228.80 = 299.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.48/1,228.80 = 299.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.48x = 1,228.80 × 299.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.48x = 367,976.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,976.45/819.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.04

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