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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.24, 1,226.08 and 330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.24, 1,226.08 and 330.62 is: 496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.24 : 1,226.08 = 330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.24/1,226.08 = 330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.24x = 1,226.08 × 330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.24x = 405,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,366.57/817.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.02

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