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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.83, 1,230.15 and 333.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.83, 1,230.15 and 333.29 is: 500.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.83 : 1,230.15 = 333.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.83/1,230.15 = 333.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.83x = 1,230.15 × 333.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.83x = 409,996.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,996.69/819.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.10

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