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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.94, 1,227.38 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.94, 1,227.38 and 331.04 is: 496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.94 : 1,227.38 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.94/1,227.38 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.94x = 1,227.38 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.94x = 406,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,304.08/817.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.74

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