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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.08, 1,228.61 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.08, 1,228.61 and 332.46 is: 498.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.08 : 1,228.61 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.08/1,228.61 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.08x = 1,228.61 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.08x = 408,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,462.02/819.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.69

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