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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.50, 1,216.44 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.50, 1,216.44 and 323.88 is: 486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.50 : 1,216.44 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.50/1,216.44 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.50x = 1,216.44 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.50x = 393,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,980.59/810.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.10

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