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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.57, 1,218.86 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.57, 1,218.86 and 325.96 is: 488.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.57 : 1,218.86 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.57/1,218.86 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.57x = 1,218.86 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.57x = 397,291.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,291.88/812.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.93

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