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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.04, 1,228.53 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.04, 1,228.53 and 332.07 is: 498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.04 : 1,228.53 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.04/1,228.53 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.04x = 1,228.53 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.04x = 407,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,957.96/819.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.10

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