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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.91, 1,233.68 and 329.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.91, 1,233.68 and 329.01 is: 493.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.91 : 1,233.68 = 329.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.91/1,233.68 = 329.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.91x = 1,233.68 × 329.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.91x = 405,893.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,893.06/822.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.24

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