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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.51, 1,229.34 and 408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.51, 1,229.34 and 408.38 is: 612.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.51 : 1,229.34 = 408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.51/1,229.34 = 408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.51x = 1,229.34 × 408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.51x = 502,040.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,040.94/819.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.61

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