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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.32, 1,219.02 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.32, 1,219.02 and 325.48 is: 488.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.32 : 1,219.02 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.32/1,219.02 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.32x = 1,219.02 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.32x = 396,766.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,766.63/812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.44

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