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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.31, 1,216.38 and 481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.31, 1,216.38 and 481.96 is: 723.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.31 : 1,216.38 = 481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.31/1,216.38 = 481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.31x = 1,216.38 × 481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.31x = 586,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,246.50/810.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.48

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