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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.48, 1,215.30 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.48, 1,215.30 and 290.28 is: 435.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.48 : 1,215.30 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.48/1,215.30 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.48x = 1,215.30 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.48x = 352,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,777.28/810.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.27

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