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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.54, 1,215.93 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.54, 1,215.93 and 297.50 is: 446.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.54 : 1,215.93 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.54/1,215.93 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.54x = 1,215.93 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.54x = 361,739.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,739.18/810.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.29

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