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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.67, 1,226.78 and 331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.67, 1,226.78 and 331.13 is: 496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.67 : 1,226.78 = 331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.67/1,226.78 = 331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.67x = 1,226.78 × 331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.67x = 406,223.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,223.66/817.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.81

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