Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.66, 1,216 and 290.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 810.66, 1,216 and 290.70 is: 436.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
810.66 : 1,216 = 290.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
810.66/1,216 = 290.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
810.66x = 1,216 × 290.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
810.66x = 353,491.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,491.20/810.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436.05
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