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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.90, 1,229 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.90, 1,229 and 326.12 is: 488.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.90 : 1,229 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.90/1,229 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.90x = 1,229 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.90x = 400,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,801.48/819.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.84

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