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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.17, 1,225.47 and 330.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.17, 1,225.47 and 330.17 is: 495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.17 : 1,225.47 = 330.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.17/1,225.47 = 330.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.17x = 1,225.47 × 330.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.17x = 404,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,613.43/816.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.75

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