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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.06, 1,227.06 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.06, 1,227.06 and 330.80 is: 496.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.06 : 1,227.06 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.06/1,227.06 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.06x = 1,227.06 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.06x = 405,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,911.45/818.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.19

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