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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.63, 1,214.64 and 485.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.63, 1,214.64 and 485.19 is: 727.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.63 : 1,214.64 = 485.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.63/1,214.64 = 485.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.63x = 1,214.64 × 485.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.63x = 589,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,331.18/810.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.00

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