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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.79, 1,226.66 and 330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.79, 1,226.66 and 330.82 is: 496.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.79 : 1,226.66 = 330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.79/1,226.66 = 330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.79x = 1,226.66 × 330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.79x = 405,798.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,798.94/817.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.22

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