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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.92, 1,225.55 and 330.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.92, 1,225.55 and 330.01 is: 495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.92 : 1,225.55 = 330.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.92/1,225.55 = 330.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.92x = 1,225.55 × 330.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.92x = 404,446.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,446.11/816.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.09

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