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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.12, 1,228.92 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.12, 1,228.92 and 332.04 is: 498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.12 : 1,228.92 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.12/1,228.92 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.12x = 1,228.92 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.12x = 408,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,050.60/819.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.16

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