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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.33, 1,230.50 and 332.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.33, 1,230.50 and 332.85 is: 499.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.33 : 1,230.50 = 332.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.33/1,230.50 = 332.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.33x = 1,230.50 × 332.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.33x = 409,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,571.93/820.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.28

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