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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.48, 1,230.76 and 333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.48, 1,230.76 and 333.66 is: 500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.48 : 1,230.76 = 333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.48/1,230.76 = 333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.48x = 1,230.76 × 333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.48x = 410,655.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,655.38/820.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.51

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