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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.08, 1,225.73 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.08, 1,225.73 and 330.09 is: 495.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.08 : 1,225.73 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.08/1,225.73 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.08x = 1,225.73 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.08x = 404,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,601.22/817.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.18

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