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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.60, 1,219.18 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.60, 1,219.18 and 325.38 is: 488.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.60 : 1,219.18 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.60/1,219.18 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.60x = 1,219.18 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.60x = 396,696.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,696.79/812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.18

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