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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.71, 1,234.44 and 336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.71, 1,234.44 and 336.63 is: 504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.71 : 1,234.44 = 336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.71/1,234.44 = 336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.71x = 1,234.44 × 336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.71x = 415,549.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,549.54/823.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.49

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