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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.39, 1,215.69 and 290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.39, 1,215.69 and 290.45 is: 435.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.39 : 1,215.69 = 290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.39/1,215.69 = 290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.39x = 1,215.69 × 290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.39x = 353,100.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,100.74/810.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.72

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