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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.37, 1,215.28 and 420.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.37, 1,215.28 and 420.32 is: 630.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.37 : 1,215.28 = 420.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.37/1,215.28 = 420.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.37x = 1,215.28 × 420.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.37x = 510,806.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,806.49/810.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.34

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