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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.02, 1,228.65 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.02, 1,228.65 and 331.96 is: 497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.02 : 1,228.65 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.02/1,228.65 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.02x = 1,228.65 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.02x = 407,862.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,862.65/819.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.99

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