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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.16, 1,230.83 and 333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.16, 1,230.83 and 333.64 is: 500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.16 : 1,230.83 = 333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.16/1,230.83 = 333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.16x = 1,230.83 × 333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.16x = 410,655.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,655.24/821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.09

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