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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.84, 1,229.44 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.84, 1,229.44 and 332.76 is: 499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.84 : 1,229.44 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.84/1,229.44 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.84x = 1,229.44 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.84x = 409,108.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,108.45/819.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.01

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