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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.67, 1,228.44 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.67, 1,228.44 and 332.15 is: 497.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.67 : 1,228.44 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.67/1,228.44 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.67x = 1,228.44 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.67x = 408,027.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,027.43/819.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.80

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