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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.06, 1,225.78 and 330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.06, 1,225.78 and 330.62 is: 496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.06 : 1,225.78 = 330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.06/1,225.78 = 330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.06x = 1,225.78 × 330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.06x = 405,267.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,267.38/817.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.01

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