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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.46, 1,229.33 and 332.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.46, 1,229.33 and 332.85 is: 499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.46 : 1,229.33 = 332.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.46/1,229.33 = 332.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.46x = 1,229.33 × 332.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.46x = 409,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,182.49/819.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.33

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