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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.46, 1,230.68 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.46, 1,230.68 and 333.52 is: 500.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.46 : 1,230.68 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.46/1,230.68 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.46x = 1,230.68 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.46x = 410,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,454.15/820.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.27

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