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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.83, 1,219.30 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.83, 1,219.30 and 325.82 is: 488.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.83 : 1,219.30 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.83/1,219.30 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.83x = 1,219.30 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.83x = 397,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,264.60/812.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.74

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