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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.05, 1,229.81 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.05, 1,229.81 and 333.05 is: 500.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.05 : 1,229.81 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.05/1,229.81 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.05x = 1,229.81 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.05x = 409,580.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,580.41/819.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.07

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