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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.18, 1,216.66 and 323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.18, 1,216.66 and 323.90 is: 485.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.18 : 1,216.66 = 323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.18/1,216.66 = 323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.18x = 1,216.66 × 323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.18x = 394,076.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,076.17/811.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.81

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