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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.48, 1,215.40 and 290.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.48, 1,215.40 and 290.38 is: 435.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.48 : 1,215.40 = 290.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.48/1,215.40 = 290.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.48x = 1,215.40 × 290.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.48x = 352,927.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,927.85/810.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.46

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