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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.90, 1,216.44 and 290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.90, 1,216.44 and 290.82 is: 436.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.90 : 1,216.44 = 290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.90/1,216.44 = 290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.90x = 1,216.44 × 290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.90x = 353,765.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,765.08/810.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.26

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