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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.26, 1,216.38 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.26, 1,216.38 and 323.76 is: 485.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.26 : 1,216.38 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.26/1,216.38 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.26x = 1,216.38 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.26x = 393,815.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,815.19/811.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.44

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