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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.48, 1,229.22 and 332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.48, 1,229.22 and 332.55 is: 498.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.48 : 1,229.22 = 332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.48/1,229.22 = 332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.48x = 1,229.22 × 332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.48x = 408,777.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,777.11/819.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.83

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