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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.40, 1,229.09 and 332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.40, 1,229.09 and 332.33 is: 498.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.40 : 1,229.09 = 332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.40/1,229.09 = 332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.40x = 1,229.09 × 332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.40x = 408,461.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,461.82/819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.49

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