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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.34, 1,214.87 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.34, 1,214.87 and 290.25 is: 435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.34 : 1,214.87 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.34/1,214.87 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.34x = 1,214.87 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.34x = 352,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,614.57/810.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.15

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