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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.34, 1,234.28 and 433.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.34, 1,234.28 and 433.46 is: 649.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.34 : 1,234.28 = 433.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.34/1,234.28 = 433.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.34x = 1,234.28 × 433.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.34x = 535,011.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,011.01/823.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.81

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