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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.08, 1,218.80 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.08, 1,218.80 and 325.48 is: 488.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.08 : 1,218.80 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.08/1,218.80 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.08x = 1,218.80 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.08x = 396,695.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,695.02/812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.49

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