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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.48, 1,225.86 and 330.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.48, 1,225.86 and 330.52 is: 495.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.48 : 1,225.86 = 330.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.48/1,225.86 = 330.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.48x = 1,225.86 × 330.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.48x = 405,171.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,171.25/817.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.63

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