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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.70, 1,227.32 and 325.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.70, 1,227.32 and 325.45 is: 487.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.70 : 1,227.32 = 325.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.70/1,227.32 = 325.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.70x = 1,227.32 × 325.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.70x = 399,427.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,427.41/818.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.88

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