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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.54, 1,225.38 and 330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.54, 1,225.38 and 330.02 is: 494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.54 : 1,225.38 = 330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.54/1,225.38 = 330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.54x = 1,225.38 × 330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.54x = 404,399.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,399.91/817.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.65

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