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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.88, 1,229.16 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.88, 1,229.16 and 333.28 is: 499.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.88 : 1,229.16 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.88/1,229.16 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.88x = 1,229.16 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.88x = 409,654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,654.44/819.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.65

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