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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.09, 1,228.73 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.09, 1,228.73 and 332.15 is: 498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.09 : 1,228.73 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.09/1,228.73 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.09x = 1,228.73 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.09x = 408,114.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,114.87/819.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.25

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