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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.45, 1,215.32 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.45, 1,215.32 and 323.37 is: 484.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.45 : 1,215.32 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.45/1,215.32 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.45x = 1,215.32 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.45x = 392,996.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,996.41/810.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.91

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