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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.44, 1,234.13 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.44, 1,234.13 and 335.49 is: 503.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.44 : 1,234.13 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.44/1,234.13 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.44x = 1,234.13 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.44x = 414,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,036.60/822.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.43

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