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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.16, 1,216 and 425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.16, 1,216 and 425.68 is: 638.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.16 : 1,216 = 425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.16/1,216 = 425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.16x = 1,216 × 425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.16x = 517,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,626.88/810.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.92

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