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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.28, 1,233.87 and 335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.28, 1,233.87 and 335.29 is: 503.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.28 : 1,233.87 = 335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.28/1,233.87 = 335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.28x = 1,233.87 × 335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.28x = 413,704.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,704.27/822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.12

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