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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.22, 1,218.45 and 325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.22, 1,218.45 and 325.23 is: 487.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.22 : 1,218.45 = 325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.22/1,218.45 = 325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.22x = 1,218.45 × 325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.22x = 396,276.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,276.49/812.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.89

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