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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.61, 1,226.58 and 330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.61, 1,226.58 and 330.66 is: 496.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.61 : 1,226.58 = 330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.61/1,226.58 = 330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.61x = 1,226.58 × 330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.61x = 405,577.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,577.65/817.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.05

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