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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.36, 1,218.48 and 325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.36, 1,218.48 and 325.10 is: 487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.36 : 1,218.48 = 325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.36/1,218.48 = 325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.36x = 1,218.48 × 325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.36x = 396,127.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,127.85/812.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.63

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