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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.68, 1,219.33 and 325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.68, 1,219.33 and 325.87 is: 488.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.68 : 1,219.33 = 325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.68/1,219.33 = 325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.68x = 1,219.33 × 325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.68x = 397,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,339.20/812.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.93

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