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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.53, 1,229.40 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.53, 1,229.40 and 332.46 is: 498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.53 : 1,229.40 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.53/1,229.40 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.53x = 1,229.40 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.53x = 408,726.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,726.32/819.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.74

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