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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.01, 1,215.15 and 398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.01, 1,215.15 and 398.84 is: 598.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.01 : 1,215.15 = 398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.01/1,215.15 = 398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.01x = 1,215.15 × 398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.01x = 484,650.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,650.43/810.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.33

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