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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.33, 1,215.60 and 420.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.33, 1,215.60 and 420.51 is: 630.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.33 : 1,215.60 = 420.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.33/1,215.60 = 420.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.33x = 1,215.60 × 420.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.33x = 511,171.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,171.96/810.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.82

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