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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.65, 1,218.11 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.65, 1,218.11 and 325.02 is: 487.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.65 : 1,218.11 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.65/1,218.11 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.65x = 1,218.11 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.65x = 395,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,908.49/811.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.78

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