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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,215.63 and 323.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,215.63 and 323.59 is: 485.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,215.63 = 323.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,215.63 = 323.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,215.63 × 323.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 393,365.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,365.71/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.39

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