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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.61, 1,243.30 and 334.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.61, 1,243.30 and 334.98 is: 502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.61 : 1,243.30 = 334.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.61/1,243.30 = 334.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.61x = 1,243.30 × 334.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.61x = 416,479.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,479.80/828.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.63

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