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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.33, 1,226.18 and 384.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.33, 1,226.18 and 384.25 is: 576.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.33 : 1,226.18 = 384.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.33/1,226.18 = 384.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.33x = 1,226.18 × 384.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.33x = 471,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,159.67/817.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.46

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