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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.76, 1,218.81 and 312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.76, 1,218.81 and 312.36 is: 468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.76 : 1,218.81 = 312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.76/1,218.81 = 312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.76x = 1,218.81 × 312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.76x = 380,705.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,705.93/812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.41

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