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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.95, 1,227.27 and 330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.95, 1,227.27 and 330.88 is: 496.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.95 : 1,227.27 = 330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.95/1,227.27 = 330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.95x = 1,227.27 × 330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.95x = 406,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,079.10/817.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.46

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