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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.23, 1,218.44 and 325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.23, 1,218.44 and 325.01 is: 487.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.23 : 1,218.44 = 325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.23/1,218.44 = 325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.23x = 1,218.44 × 325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.23x = 396,009.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,009.04/812.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.56

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