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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.81, 1,228.65 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.81, 1,228.65 and 332.60 is: 498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.81 : 1,228.65 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.81/1,228.65 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.81x = 1,228.65 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.81x = 408,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,643.47/819.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.46

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