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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.96, 1,226.94 and 331.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.96, 1,226.94 and 331.01 is: 496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.96 : 1,226.94 = 331.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.96/1,226.94 = 331.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.96x = 1,226.94 × 331.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.96x = 406,122.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,122.03/817.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.51

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