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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.08, 1,225.67 and 330.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.08, 1,225.67 and 330.07 is: 495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.08 : 1,225.67 = 330.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.08/1,225.67 = 330.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.08x = 1,225.67 × 330.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.08x = 404,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,556.90/817.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.13

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