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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.60, 1,230.86 and 333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.60, 1,230.86 and 333.63 is: 500.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.60 : 1,230.86 = 333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.60/1,230.86 = 333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.60x = 1,230.86 × 333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.60x = 410,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,652.66/820.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.43

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