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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.51, 1,215.45 and 348.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.51, 1,215.45 and 348.51 is: 522.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.51 : 1,215.45 = 348.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.51/1,215.45 = 348.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.51x = 1,215.45 × 348.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.51x = 423,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,596.48/810.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.63

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