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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.75, 1,229.67 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.75, 1,229.67 and 332.49 is: 498.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.75 : 1,229.67 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.75/1,229.67 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.75x = 1,229.67 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.75x = 408,852.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,852.98/819.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.75

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