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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.70, 1,228.05 and 332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.70, 1,228.05 and 332.09 is: 498.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.70 : 1,228.05 = 332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.70/1,228.05 = 332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.70x = 1,228.05 × 332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.70x = 407,823.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,823.12/818.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.14

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