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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.83, 1,216.56 and 324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.83, 1,216.56 and 324.02 is: 486.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.83 : 1,216.56 = 324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.83/1,216.56 = 324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.83x = 1,216.56 × 324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.83x = 394,189.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,189.77/810.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.16

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