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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.51, 1,216.35 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.51, 1,216.35 and 323.28 is: 485.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.51 : 1,216.35 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.51/1,216.35 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.51x = 1,216.35 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.51x = 393,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,221.63/810.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.15

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