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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.07, 1,227.59 and 331.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.07, 1,227.59 and 331.85 is: 497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.07 : 1,227.59 = 331.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.07/1,227.59 = 331.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.07x = 1,227.59 × 331.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.07x = 407,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,374.08/819.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.36

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