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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.95, 1,228.58 and 332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.95, 1,228.58 and 332.35 is: 498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.95 : 1,228.58 = 332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.95/1,228.58 = 332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.95x = 1,228.58 × 332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.95x = 408,318.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,318.56/818.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.59

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