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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.77, 1,217.05 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.77, 1,217.05 and 324.16 is: 486.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.77 : 1,217.05 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.77/1,217.05 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.77x = 1,217.05 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.77x = 394,515.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,515.07/810.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.60

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