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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.71, 1,217.48 and 318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.71, 1,217.48 and 318.11 is: 477.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.71 : 1,217.48 = 318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.71/1,217.48 = 318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.71x = 1,217.48 × 318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.71x = 387,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,284.88/811.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.12

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