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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.49, 1,214.71 and 348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.49, 1,214.71 and 348.15 is: 521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.49 : 1,214.71 = 348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.49/1,214.71 = 348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.49x = 1,214.71 × 348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.49x = 422,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,901.29/810.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.78

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