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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.99, 1,230.00 and 332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.99, 1,230.00 and 332.70 is: 499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.99 : 1,230.00 = 332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.99/1,230.00 = 332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.99x = 1,230.00 × 332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.99x = 409,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,224.36/819.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.06

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