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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.58, 1,229.37 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.58, 1,229.37 and 332.10 is: 498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.58 : 1,229.37 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.58/1,229.37 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.58x = 1,229.37 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.58x = 408,273.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,273.78/819.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.15

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