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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.76, 1,226.30 and 330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.76, 1,226.30 and 330.68 is: 495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.76 : 1,226.30 = 330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.76/1,226.30 = 330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.76x = 1,226.30 × 330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.76x = 405,512.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,512.88/817.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.88

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