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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.99, 1,230.54 and 333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.99, 1,230.54 and 333.51 is: 499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.99 : 1,230.54 = 333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.99/1,230.54 = 333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.99x = 1,230.54 × 333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.99x = 410,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,397.40/820.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.88

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