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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.36, 1,217.84 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.36, 1,217.84 and 325.08 is: 487.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.36 : 1,217.84 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.36/1,217.84 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.36x = 1,217.84 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.36x = 395,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,893.80/812.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.34

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