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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.12, 1,230.42 and 333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.12, 1,230.42 and 333.04 is: 499.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.12 : 1,230.42 = 333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.12/1,230.42 = 333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.12x = 1,230.42 × 333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.12x = 409,779.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,779.08/820.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.66

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