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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.00, 1,225.10 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.00, 1,225.10 and 329.68 is: 494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.00 : 1,225.10 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.00/1,225.10 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.00x = 1,225.10 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.00x = 403,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,888.73/817.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.36

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