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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.34, 1,229.52 and 332.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.34, 1,229.52 and 332.39 is: 498.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.34 : 1,229.52 = 332.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.34/1,229.52 = 332.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.34x = 1,229.52 × 332.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.34x = 408,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,682.51/819.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.79

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