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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.51, 1,225.44 and 330.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.51, 1,225.44 and 330.83 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.51 : 1,225.44 = 330.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.51/1,225.44 = 330.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.51x = 1,225.44 × 330.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.51x = 405,412.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,412.32/817.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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