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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.66, 1,229.82 and 408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.66, 1,229.82 and 408.60 is: 613.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.66 : 1,229.82 = 408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.66/1,229.82 = 408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.66x = 1,229.82 × 408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.66x = 502,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,504.45/819.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.06

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