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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.36, 1,229.21 and 332.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.36, 1,229.21 and 332.41 is: 498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.36 : 1,229.21 = 332.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.36/1,229.21 = 332.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.36x = 1,229.21 × 332.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.36x = 408,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,601.70/819.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.68

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