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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.32, 1,233 and 334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.32, 1,233 and 334.83 is: 502.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.32 : 1,233 = 334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.32/1,233 = 334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.32x = 1,233 × 334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.32x = 412,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,845.39/822.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.05

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