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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.64, 1,215.80 and 323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.64, 1,215.80 and 323.56 is: 485.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.64 : 1,215.80 = 323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.64/1,215.80 = 323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.64x = 1,215.80 × 323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.64x = 393,384.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,384.25/810.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.28

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