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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.58, 1,228.14 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.58, 1,228.14 and 332.04 is: 498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.58 : 1,228.14 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.58/1,228.14 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.58x = 1,228.14 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.58x = 407,791.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,791.61/818.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.17

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