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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.02, 1,225.62 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.02, 1,225.62 and 330 is: 495.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.02 : 1,225.62 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.02/1,225.62 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.02x = 1,225.62 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.02x = 404,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,454.60/817.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.04

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