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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.43, 1,217.75 and 318.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.43, 1,217.75 and 318.47 is: 477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.43 : 1,217.75 = 318.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.43/1,217.75 = 318.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.43x = 1,217.75 × 318.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.43x = 387,809.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,809.16/812.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.34

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