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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.23, 1,236.33 and 330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.23, 1,236.33 and 330.50 is: 495.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.23 : 1,236.33 = 330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.23/1,236.33 = 330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.23x = 1,236.33 × 330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.23x = 408,603.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,603.20/824.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.74

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