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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.97, 1,227.04 and 330.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.97, 1,227.04 and 330.98 is: 496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.97 : 1,227.04 = 330.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.97/1,227.04 = 330.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.97x = 1,227.04 × 330.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.97x = 406,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,118.74/817.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.50

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