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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.33, 1,228.28 and 332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.33, 1,228.28 and 332.06 is: 497.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.33 : 1,228.28 = 332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.33/1,228.28 = 332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.33x = 1,228.28 × 332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.33x = 407,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,866.56/819.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.80

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