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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.33, 1,217.60 and 318.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.33, 1,217.60 and 318.58 is: 477.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.33 : 1,217.60 = 318.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.33/1,217.60 = 318.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.33x = 1,217.60 × 318.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.33x = 387,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,904.46/812.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.52

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