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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.92, 1,226.21 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.92, 1,226.21 and 331.38 is: 496.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.92 : 1,226.21 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.92/1,226.21 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.92x = 1,226.21 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.92x = 406,339.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,339.81/817.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.80

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