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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.71, 1,217.97 and 325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.71, 1,217.97 and 325.10 is: 487.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.71 : 1,217.97 = 325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.71/1,217.97 = 325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.71x = 1,217.97 × 325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.71x = 395,965.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,965.09/811.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.82

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