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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.17, 1,226.24 and 330.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.17, 1,226.24 and 330.25 is: 495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.17 : 1,226.24 = 330.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.17/1,226.24 = 330.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.17x = 1,226.24 × 330.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.17x = 404,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,965.76/817.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.57

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