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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.85, 1,218.68 and 325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.85, 1,218.68 and 325.23 is: 488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.85 : 1,218.68 = 325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.85/1,218.68 = 325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.85x = 1,218.68 × 325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.85x = 396,349.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,349.67/811.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.21

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