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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.14, 1,225.92 and 330.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.14, 1,225.92 and 330.74 is: 496.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.14 : 1,225.92 = 330.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.14/1,225.92 = 330.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.14x = 1,225.92 × 330.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.14x = 405,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,460.78/817.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.19

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