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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.46, 1,216.02 and 377.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.46, 1,216.02 and 377.35 is: 566.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.46 : 1,216.02 = 377.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.46/1,216.02 = 377.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.46x = 1,216.02 × 377.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.46x = 458,865.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,865.15/810.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.18

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