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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.65, 1,229.46 and 332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.65, 1,229.46 and 332.58 is: 498.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.65 : 1,229.46 = 332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.65/1,229.46 = 332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.65x = 1,229.46 × 332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.65x = 408,893.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,893.81/819.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.87

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