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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.57, 1,233.36 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.57, 1,233.36 and 329.06 is: 493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.57 : 1,233.36 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.57/1,233.36 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.57x = 1,233.36 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.57x = 405,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,843.27/822.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.38

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