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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.45, 1,216.08 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.45, 1,216.08 and 377.64 is: 566.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.45 : 1,216.08 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.45/1,216.08 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.45x = 1,216.08 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.45x = 459,240.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,240.45/810.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.65

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