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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.06, 1,217.36 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.06, 1,217.36 and 325 is: 487.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.06 : 1,217.36 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.06/1,217.36 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.06x = 1,217.36 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.06x = 395,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,642.00/812.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.21

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