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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.04, 1,218.80 and 326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.04, 1,218.80 and 326.42 is: 489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.04 : 1,218.80 = 326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.04/1,218.80 = 326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.04x = 1,218.80 × 326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.04x = 397,840.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,840.70/813.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.32

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