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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.48, 1,226.16 and 330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.48, 1,226.16 and 330.16 is: 495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.48 : 1,226.16 = 330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.48/1,226.16 = 330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.48x = 1,226.16 × 330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.48x = 404,828.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,828.99/817.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.22

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