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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.44, 1,214.82 and 377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.44, 1,214.82 and 377.24 is: 565.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.44 : 1,214.82 = 377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.44/1,214.82 = 377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.44x = 1,214.82 × 377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.44x = 458,278.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,278.70/810.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.47

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