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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.40, 1,218.74 and 325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.40, 1,218.74 and 325.84 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.40 : 1,218.74 = 325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.40/1,218.74 = 325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.40x = 1,218.74 × 325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.40x = 397,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,114.24/812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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