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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.68, 1,229.52 and 306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.68, 1,229.52 and 306.68 is: 460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.68 : 1,229.52 = 306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.68/1,229.52 = 306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.68x = 1,229.52 × 306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.68x = 377,069.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,069.19/819.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.02

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