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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.02, 1,230.15 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.02, 1,230.15 and 332.96 is: 499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.02 : 1,230.15 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.02/1,230.15 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.02x = 1,230.15 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.02x = 409,590.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,590.74/820.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.49

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