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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.71, 1,226.18 and 330.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.71, 1,226.18 and 330.39 is: 495.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.71 : 1,226.18 = 330.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.71/1,226.18 = 330.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.71x = 1,226.18 × 330.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.71x = 405,117.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,117.61/817.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.43

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