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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.04, 1,218.92 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.04, 1,218.92 and 325.82 is: 488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.04 : 1,218.92 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.04/1,218.92 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.04x = 1,218.92 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.04x = 397,149.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,149.93/813.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.48

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