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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.61, 1,219.05 and 325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.61, 1,219.05 and 325.40 is: 488.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.61 : 1,219.05 = 325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.61/1,219.05 = 325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.61x = 1,219.05 × 325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.61x = 396,672.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,672.77/812.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.15

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