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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,214.87 and 323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,214.87 and 323.34 is: 484.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,214.87 = 323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,214.87 = 323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,214.87 × 323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 392,816.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,816.07/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.71

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