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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.48, 1,219.06 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.48, 1,219.06 and 325.48 is: 488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.48 : 1,219.06 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.48/1,219.06 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.48x = 1,219.06 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.48x = 396,779.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,779.65/812.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.36

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