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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.80, 1,230.24 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.80, 1,230.24 and 334.08 is: 500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.80 : 1,230.24 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.80/1,230.24 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.80x = 1,230.24 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.80x = 410,998.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,998.58/820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.73

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