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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.48, 1,234.41 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.48, 1,234.41 and 335.88 is: 504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.48 : 1,234.41 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.48/1,234.41 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.48x = 1,234.41 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.48x = 414,613.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,613.63/822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.10

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