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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.08, 1,230.26 and 332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.08, 1,230.26 and 332.87 is: 499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.08 : 1,230.26 = 332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.08/1,230.26 = 332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.08x = 1,230.26 × 332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.08x = 409,508.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,508.83/820.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.35

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