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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.14, 1,228.73 and 325.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.14, 1,228.73 and 325.63 is: 488.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.14 : 1,228.73 = 325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.14/1,228.73 = 325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.14x = 1,228.73 × 325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.14x = 400,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,111.26/819.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.46

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