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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.68, 1,219.08 and 325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.68, 1,219.08 and 325.46 is: 488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.68 : 1,219.08 = 325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.68/1,219.08 = 325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.68x = 1,219.08 × 325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.68x = 396,761.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,761.78/812.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.22

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