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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.66, 1,230.72 and 333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.66, 1,230.72 and 333.58 is: 500.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.66 : 1,230.72 = 333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.66/1,230.72 = 333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.66x = 1,230.72 × 333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.66x = 410,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,543.58/820.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.26

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