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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.05, 1,225.80 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.05, 1,225.80 and 330.44 is: 495.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.05 : 1,225.80 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.05/1,225.80 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.05x = 1,225.80 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.05x = 405,047.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,047.22/817.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.74

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