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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.56, 1,218.49 and 325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.56, 1,218.49 and 325.27 is: 487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.56 : 1,218.49 = 325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.56/1,218.49 = 325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.56x = 1,218.49 × 325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.56x = 396,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,333.93/812.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.76

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