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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.63, 1,533.90 and 329.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.63, 1,533.90 and 329.33 is: 493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.63 : 1,533.90 = 329.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.63/1,533.90 = 329.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.63x = 1,533.90 × 329.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.63x = 505,164.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,164.36/1,022.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.99

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