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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.48, 1,216.19 and 323.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.48, 1,216.19 and 323.47 is: 485.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.48 : 1,216.19 = 323.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.48/1,216.19 = 323.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.48x = 1,216.19 × 323.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.48x = 393,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,398.75/810.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.39

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