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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.09, 1,215.42 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.09, 1,215.42 and 322.89 is: 484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.09 : 1,215.42 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.09/1,215.42 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.09x = 1,215.42 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.09x = 392,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,446.96/810.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.45

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