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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.31, 1,228.98 and 332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.31, 1,228.98 and 332.02 is: 498.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.31 : 1,228.98 = 332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.31/1,228.98 = 332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.31x = 1,228.98 × 332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.31x = 408,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,045.94/819.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.04

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