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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.09, 1,230.27 and 333.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.09, 1,230.27 and 333.17 is: 499.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.09 : 1,230.27 = 333.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.09/1,230.27 = 333.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.09x = 1,230.27 × 333.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.09x = 409,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,889.06/820.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.81

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