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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.37, 1,228.93 and 332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.37, 1,228.93 and 332.30 is: 498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.37 : 1,228.93 = 332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.37/1,228.93 = 332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.37x = 1,228.93 × 332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.37x = 408,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,373.44/819.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.40

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