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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.54, 1,216.17 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.54, 1,216.17 and 323.46 is: 485.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.54 : 1,216.17 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.54/1,216.17 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.54x = 1,216.17 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.54x = 393,382.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,382.35/810.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.33

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