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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,218.04 and 318.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,218.04 and 318.47 is: 477.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,218.04 = 318.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,218.04 = 318.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,218.04 × 318.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 387,902.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,902.31/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.62

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