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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.95, 1,231.38 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.95, 1,231.38 and 334.32 is: 501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.95 : 1,231.38 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.95/1,231.38 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.95x = 1,231.38 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.95x = 411,674.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,674.96/820.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.46

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