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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.64, 1,226.72 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.64, 1,226.72 and 330.72 is: 496.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.64 : 1,226.72 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.64/1,226.72 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.64x = 1,226.72 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.64x = 405,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,700.84/817.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.19

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