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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.99, 1,229.04 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.99, 1,229.04 and 332.51 is: 498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.99 : 1,229.04 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.99/1,229.04 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.99x = 1,229.04 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.99x = 408,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,661.95/819.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.37

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