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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.67, 1,227.72 and 331.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.67, 1,227.72 and 331.67 is: 498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.67 : 1,227.72 = 331.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.67/1,227.72 = 331.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.67x = 1,227.72 × 331.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.67x = 407,197.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,197.89/817.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.00

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