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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.40, 1,226.09 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.40, 1,226.09 and 330.44 is: 495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.40 : 1,226.09 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.40/1,226.09 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.40x = 1,226.09 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.40x = 405,153.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,153.07/817.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.66

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