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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.29, 1,230.80 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.29, 1,230.80 and 333.69 is: 500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.29 : 1,230.80 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.29/1,230.80 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.29x = 1,230.80 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.29x = 410,703.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,703.98/820.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.68

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