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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.67, 1,216.60 and 323.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.67, 1,216.60 and 323.86 is: 486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.67 : 1,216.60 = 323.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.67/1,216.60 = 323.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.67x = 1,216.60 × 323.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.67x = 394,008.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,008.08/810.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.03

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