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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.74, 1,230.13 and 299.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.74, 1,230.13 and 299.69 is: 449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.74 : 1,230.13 = 299.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.74/1,230.13 = 299.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.74x = 1,230.13 × 299.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.74x = 368,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,657.66/819.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.73

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