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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.23, 1,215.88 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.23, 1,215.88 and 323.28 is: 485.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.23 : 1,215.88 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.23/1,215.88 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.23x = 1,215.88 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.23x = 393,068.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,068.88/810.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.14

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