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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.25, 1,228.86 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.25, 1,228.86 and 331.97 is: 497.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.25 : 1,228.86 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.25/1,228.86 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.25x = 1,228.86 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.25x = 407,938.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,938.51/819.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.94

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