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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820, 1,229.28 and 332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820, 1,229.28 and 332.74 is: 498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820 : 1,229.28 = 332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820/1,229.28 = 332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820x = 1,229.28 × 332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820x = 409,030.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,030.63/820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.82

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