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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.46, 1,215.34 and 262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.46, 1,215.34 and 262.34 is: 393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.46 : 1,215.34 = 262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.46/1,215.34 = 262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.46x = 1,215.34 × 262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.46x = 318,832.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,832.30/810.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.40

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