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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.10, 1,218.51 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.10, 1,218.51 and 325.52 is: 488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.10 : 1,218.51 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.10/1,218.51 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.10x = 1,218.51 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.10x = 396,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,643.28/812.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.42

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