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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.63, 1,216.10 and 399.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.63, 1,216.10 and 399.47 is: 599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.63 : 1,216.10 = 399.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.63/1,216.10 = 399.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.63x = 1,216.10 × 399.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.63x = 485,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,787.39/810.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.27

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