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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.34, 1,230.51 and 333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.34, 1,230.51 and 333.38 is: 500.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.34 : 1,230.51 = 333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.34/1,230.51 = 333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.34x = 1,230.51 × 333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.34x = 410,229.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,229.87/820.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.07

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