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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.60, 1,225.26 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.60, 1,225.26 and 330.60 is: 496.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.60 : 1,225.26 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.60/1,225.26 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.60x = 1,225.26 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.60x = 405,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,070.96/816.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.05

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