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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.71, 1,228.63 and 325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.71, 1,228.63 and 325.66 is: 488.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.71 : 1,228.63 = 325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.71/1,228.63 = 325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.71x = 1,228.63 × 325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.71x = 400,107.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,107.87/819.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.11

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