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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.14, 1,215.82 and 323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.14, 1,215.82 and 323.54 is: 485.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.14 : 1,215.82 = 323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.14/1,215.82 = 323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.14x = 1,215.82 × 323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.14x = 393,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,366.40/810.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.55

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