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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.46, 1,215.56 and 290.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.46, 1,215.56 and 290.37 is: 435.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.46 : 1,215.56 = 290.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.46/1,215.56 = 290.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.46x = 1,215.56 × 290.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.46x = 352,960.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,960.71/810.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.51

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