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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.96, 1,228.84 and 299.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.96, 1,228.84 and 299.47 is: 448.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.96 : 1,228.84 = 299.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.96/1,228.84 = 299.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.96x = 1,228.84 × 299.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.96x = 368,000.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,000.71/819.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.80

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