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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.68, 1,230.34 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.68, 1,230.34 and 334.08 is: 500.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.68 : 1,230.34 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.68/1,230.34 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.68x = 1,230.34 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.68x = 411,031.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,031.99/820.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.84

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