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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.64, 1,226.50 and 330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.64, 1,226.50 and 330.68 is: 496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.64 : 1,226.50 = 330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.64/1,226.50 = 330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.64x = 1,226.50 × 330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.64x = 405,579.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,579.02/817.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.04

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