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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.69, 1,230.24 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.69, 1,230.24 and 332.88 is: 499.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.69 : 1,230.24 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.69/1,230.24 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.69x = 1,230.24 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.69x = 409,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,522.29/819.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.61

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