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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.36, 1,215.43 and 484.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.36, 1,215.43 and 484.95 is: 727.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.36 : 1,215.43 = 484.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.36/1,215.43 = 484.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.36x = 1,215.43 × 484.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.36x = 589,422.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,422.78/810.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.36

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