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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.72, 1,229.04 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.72, 1,229.04 and 332.64 is: 498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.72 : 1,229.04 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.72/1,229.04 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.72x = 1,229.04 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.72x = 408,827.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,827.87/819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.74

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