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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.96, 1,219.84 and 326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.96, 1,219.84 and 326.36 is: 489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.96 : 1,219.84 = 326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.96/1,219.84 = 326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.96x = 1,219.84 × 326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.96x = 398,106.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,106.98/812.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.70

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