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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.49, 1,233.11 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.49, 1,233.11 and 334.86 is: 502.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.49 : 1,233.11 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.49/1,233.11 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.49x = 1,233.11 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.49x = 412,919.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,919.21/821.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.65

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