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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.03, 1,228.94 and 299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.03, 1,228.94 and 299.54 is: 448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.03 : 1,228.94 = 299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.03/1,228.94 = 299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.03x = 1,228.94 × 299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.03x = 368,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,110.54/820.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.90

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