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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.25, 1,214.73 and 323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.25, 1,214.73 and 323.17 is: 484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.25 : 1,214.73 = 323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.25/1,214.73 = 323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.25x = 1,214.73 × 323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.25x = 392,564.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,564.29/810.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.50

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