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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.02, 1,215.45 and 425.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.02, 1,215.45 and 425.30 is: 638.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.02 : 1,215.45 = 425.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.02/1,215.45 = 425.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.02x = 1,215.45 × 425.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.02x = 516,930.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,930.89/810.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.17

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