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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.32, 1,229.18 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.32, 1,229.18 and 332.51 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.32 : 1,229.18 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.32/1,229.18 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.32x = 1,229.18 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.32x = 408,706.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,706.83/819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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