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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.12, 1,228.74 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.12, 1,228.74 and 332.17 is: 498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.12 : 1,228.74 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.12/1,228.74 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.12x = 1,228.74 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.12x = 408,150.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,150.57/819.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.28

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