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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.19, 1,225.76 and 330.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.19, 1,225.76 and 330.23 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.19 : 1,225.76 = 330.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.19/1,225.76 = 330.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.19x = 1,225.76 × 330.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.19x = 404,782.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,782.72/817.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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