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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.36, 1,216.02 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.36, 1,216.02 and 290.32 is: 435.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.36 : 1,216.02 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.36/1,216.02 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.36x = 1,216.02 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.36x = 353,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,032.98/810.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.65

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