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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.54, 1,215.50 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.54, 1,215.50 and 290.40 is: 435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.54 : 1,215.50 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.54/1,215.50 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.54x = 1,215.50 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.54x = 352,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,975.12/810.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.48

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