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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.34, 1,217.73 and 325.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.34, 1,217.73 and 325.71 is: 488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.34 : 1,217.73 = 325.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.34/1,217.73 = 325.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.34x = 1,217.73 × 325.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.34x = 396,626.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,626.84/812.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.25

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