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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.65, 1,229.18 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.65, 1,229.18 and 332.44 is: 498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.65 : 1,229.18 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.65/1,229.18 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.65x = 1,229.18 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.65x = 408,623.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,623.86/819.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.53

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