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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.68, 1,216.01 and 283.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.68, 1,216.01 and 283.69 is: 425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.68 : 1,216.01 = 283.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.68/1,216.01 = 283.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.68x = 1,216.01 × 283.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.68x = 344,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,962.38/810.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.52

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