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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.96, 1,225.44 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.96, 1,225.44 and 330.42 is: 495.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.96 : 1,225.44 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.96/1,225.44 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.96x = 1,225.44 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.96x = 404,909.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,909.88/816.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.63

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