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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.11, 1,225.71 and 330.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.11, 1,225.71 and 330.11 is: 495.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.11 : 1,225.71 = 330.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.11/1,225.71 = 330.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.11x = 1,225.71 × 330.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.11x = 404,613.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,613.00/817.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.18

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