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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.12, 1,215.68 and 323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.12, 1,215.68 and 323.18 is: 484.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.12 : 1,215.68 = 323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.12/1,215.68 = 323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.12x = 1,215.68 × 323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.12x = 392,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,875.77/810.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.96

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