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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.98, 1,226.07 and 330.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.98, 1,226.07 and 330.03 is: 495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.98 : 1,226.07 = 330.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.98/1,226.07 = 330.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.98x = 1,226.07 × 330.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.98x = 404,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,639.88/816.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.29

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