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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.07, 1,225.13 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.07, 1,225.13 and 329.58 is: 494.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.07 : 1,225.13 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.07/1,225.13 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.07x = 1,225.13 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.07x = 403,776.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,776.70/817.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.18

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