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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.49, 1,232.28 and 334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.49, 1,232.28 and 334.47 is: 501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.49 : 1,232.28 = 334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.49/1,232.28 = 334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.49x = 1,232.28 × 334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.49x = 412,160.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,160.69/821.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.72

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