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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.15, 1,233.01 and 328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.15, 1,233.01 and 328.54 is: 492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.15 : 1,233.01 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.15/1,233.01 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.15x = 1,233.01 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.15x = 405,093.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,093.11/822.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.72

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