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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.48, 1,229.91 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.48, 1,229.91 and 332.88 is: 499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.48 : 1,229.91 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.48/1,229.91 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.48x = 1,229.91 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.48x = 409,412.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,412.44/819.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.60

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