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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.50, 1,225.85 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.50, 1,225.85 and 330.18 is: 495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.50 : 1,225.85 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.50/1,225.85 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.50x = 1,225.85 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.50x = 404,751.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,751.15/817.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.11

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