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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.44, 1,216.13 and 323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.44, 1,216.13 and 323.36 is: 485.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.44 : 1,216.13 = 323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.44/1,216.13 = 323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.44x = 1,216.13 × 323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.44x = 393,240.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,240.10/810.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.22

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