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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.45, 1,233.58 and 329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.45, 1,233.58 and 329.07 is: 493.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.45 : 1,233.58 = 329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.45/1,233.58 = 329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.45x = 1,233.58 × 329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.45x = 405,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,934.58/822.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.57

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