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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.44, 1,215.75 and 290.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.44, 1,215.75 and 290.33 is: 435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.44 : 1,215.75 = 290.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.44/1,215.75 = 290.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.44x = 1,215.75 × 290.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.44x = 352,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,962.62/810.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.52

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