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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.02, 1,214.76 and 316.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.02, 1,214.76 and 316.37 is: 474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.02 : 1,214.76 = 316.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.02/1,214.76 = 316.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.02x = 1,214.76 × 316.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.02x = 384,313.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,313.62/810.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.45

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