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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.44, 1,232.26 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.44, 1,232.26 and 334.62 is: 501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.44 : 1,232.26 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.44/1,232.26 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.44x = 1,232.26 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.44x = 412,338.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,338.84/821.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.97

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