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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.26, 1,218.20 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.26, 1,218.20 and 325.18 is: 487.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.26 : 1,218.20 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.26/1,218.20 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.26x = 1,218.20 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.26x = 396,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,134.28/812.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.69

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