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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.63, 1,228.86 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.63, 1,228.86 and 332.28 is: 498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.63 : 1,228.86 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.63/1,228.86 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.63x = 1,228.86 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.63x = 408,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,325.60/819.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.18

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