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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.68, 1,225.77 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.68, 1,225.77 and 330.40 is: 495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.68 : 1,225.77 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.68/1,225.77 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.68x = 1,225.77 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.68x = 404,994.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,994.41/817.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.30

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