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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.06, 1,232.46 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.06, 1,232.46 and 334.80 is: 501.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.06 : 1,232.46 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.06/1,232.46 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.06x = 1,232.46 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.06x = 412,627.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,627.61/822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.94

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