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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.45, 1,230.77 and 333.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.45, 1,230.77 and 333.43 is: 500.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.45 : 1,230.77 = 333.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.45/1,230.77 = 333.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.45x = 1,230.77 × 333.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.45x = 410,375.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,375.64/820.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.18

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