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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.49, 1,233.87 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.49, 1,233.87 and 335.41 is: 503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.49 : 1,233.87 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.49/1,233.87 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.49x = 1,233.87 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.49x = 413,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,852.34/822.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.17

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