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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.70, 1,226.55 and 331.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.70, 1,226.55 and 331.09 is: 496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.70 : 1,226.55 = 331.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.70/1,226.55 = 331.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.70x = 1,226.55 × 331.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.70x = 406,099.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,099.97/817.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.64

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