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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.52, 1,228.82 and 332.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.52, 1,228.82 and 332.00 is: 497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.52 : 1,228.82 = 332.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.52/1,228.82 = 332.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.52x = 1,228.82 × 332.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.52x = 407,966.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,966.91/819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.81

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