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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.26, 1,233.60 and 328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.26, 1,233.60 and 328.70 is: 493.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.26 : 1,233.60 = 328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.26/1,233.60 = 328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.26x = 1,233.60 × 328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.26x = 405,484.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,484.32/822.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.13

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