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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.84, 1,230.28 and 332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.84, 1,230.28 and 332.89 is: 499.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.84 : 1,230.28 = 332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.84/1,230.28 = 332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.84x = 1,230.28 × 332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.84x = 409,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,546.24/819.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.54

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