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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.83, 1,227.15 and 331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.83, 1,227.15 and 331.29 is: 497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.83 : 1,227.15 = 331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.83/1,227.15 = 331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.83x = 1,227.15 × 331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.83x = 406,542.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,542.52/817.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.10

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