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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.68, 1,214.87 and 323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.68, 1,214.87 and 323.19 is: 484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.68 : 1,214.87 = 323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.68/1,214.87 = 323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.68x = 1,214.87 × 323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.68x = 392,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,632.22/810.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.33

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