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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.43, 1,830.71 and 330.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.43, 1,830.71 and 330.95 is: 496.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.43 : 1,830.71 = 330.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.43/1,830.71 = 330.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.43x = 1,830.71 × 330.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.43x = 605,873.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,873.47/1,220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.44

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