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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.08, 1,229.85 and 333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.08, 1,229.85 and 333.09 is: 499.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.08 : 1,229.85 = 333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.08/1,229.85 = 333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.08x = 1,229.85 × 333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.08x = 409,650.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,650.74/820.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.53

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