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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.23, 1,226.09 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.23, 1,226.09 and 330.63 is: 496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.23 : 1,226.09 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.23/1,226.09 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.23x = 1,226.09 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.23x = 405,380.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,380.48/817.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.04

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