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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.46, 1,215.84 and 323.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.46, 1,215.84 and 323.86 is: 485.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.46 : 1,215.84 = 323.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.46/1,215.84 = 323.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.46x = 1,215.84 × 323.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.46x = 393,761.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,761.94/810.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.85

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