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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.67, 1,219.05 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.67, 1,219.05 and 326.04 is: 489.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.67 : 1,219.05 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.67/1,219.05 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.67x = 1,219.05 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.67x = 397,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,459.06/812.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.08

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