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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.31, 1,225.98 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.31, 1,225.98 and 330.28 is: 495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.31 : 1,225.98 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.31/1,225.98 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.31x = 1,225.98 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.31x = 404,913.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,913.61/817.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.42

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