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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.12, 1,215.16 and 323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.12, 1,215.16 and 323.17 is: 484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.12 : 1,215.16 = 323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.12/1,215.16 = 323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.12x = 1,215.16 × 323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.12x = 392,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,707.16/810.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.75

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