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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.51, 1,215.98 and 323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.51, 1,215.98 and 323.42 is: 485.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.51 : 1,215.98 = 323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.51/1,215.98 = 323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.51x = 1,215.98 × 323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.51x = 393,264.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,264.55/810.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.21

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