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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.19, 1,234.79 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.19, 1,234.79 and 329.64 is: 494.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.19 : 1,234.79 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.19/1,234.79 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.19x = 1,234.79 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.19x = 407,028.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,028.35/823.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.46

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