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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.53, 1,217.65 and 324.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.53, 1,217.65 and 324.45 is: 486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.53 : 1,217.65 = 324.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.53/1,217.65 = 324.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.53x = 1,217.65 × 324.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.53x = 395,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,068.78/811.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.82

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