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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.20, 1,215.42 and 323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.20, 1,215.42 and 323.24 is: 484.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.20 : 1,215.42 = 323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.20/1,215.42 = 323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.20x = 1,215.42 × 323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.20x = 392,872.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,872.36/810.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.91

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