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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.50, 1,229.68 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.50, 1,229.68 and 333.28 is: 499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.50 : 1,229.68 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.50/1,229.68 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.50x = 1,229.68 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.50x = 409,831.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,831.87/820.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.49

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