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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.69, 1,228.19 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.69, 1,228.19 and 332.08 is: 498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.69 : 1,228.19 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.69/1,228.19 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.69x = 1,228.19 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.69x = 407,857.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,857.21/818.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.18

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