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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.45, 1,215.93 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.45, 1,215.93 and 348.48 is: 522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.45 : 1,215.93 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.45/1,215.93 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.45x = 1,215.93 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.45x = 423,727.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,727.29/810.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.83

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