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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.12, 1,225.90 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.12, 1,225.90 and 330.06 is: 495.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.12 : 1,225.90 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.12/1,225.90 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.12x = 1,225.90 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.12x = 404,620.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,620.55/817.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.18

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