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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.02, 1,229.57 and 332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.02, 1,229.57 and 332.50 is: 498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.02 : 1,229.57 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.02/1,229.57 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.02x = 1,229.57 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.02x = 408,832.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,832.03/820.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.56

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