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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.99, 1,230.11 and 332.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.99, 1,230.11 and 332.93 is: 499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.99 : 1,230.11 = 332.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.99/1,230.11 = 332.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.99x = 1,230.11 × 332.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.99x = 409,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,540.52/819.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.45

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