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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.52, 1,229.28 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.52, 1,229.28 and 332.45 is: 498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.52 : 1,229.28 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.52/1,229.28 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.52x = 1,229.28 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.52x = 408,678.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,678.27/819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.68

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