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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.88, 1,215.81 and 420.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.88, 1,215.81 and 420.17 is: 629.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.88 : 1,215.81 = 420.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.88/1,215.81 = 420.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.88x = 1,215.81 × 420.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.88x = 510,840.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,840.81/810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.99

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