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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.68, 1,215.47 and 347.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.68, 1,215.47 and 347.83 is: 521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.68 : 1,215.47 = 347.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.68/1,215.47 = 347.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.68x = 1,215.47 × 347.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.68x = 422,774.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,774.76/810.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.51

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