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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.55, 1,226.31 and 330.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.55, 1,226.31 and 330.47 is: 495.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.55 : 1,226.31 = 330.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.55/1,226.31 = 330.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.55x = 1,226.31 × 330.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.55x = 405,252.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,252.53/817.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.69

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