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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,215.53 and 323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,215.53 and 323.82 is: 485.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,215.53 = 323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,215.53 = 323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,215.53 × 323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 393,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,612.92/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.69

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