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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.91, 1,216.01 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.91, 1,216.01 and 290.84 is: 436.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.91 : 1,216.01 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.91/1,216.01 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.91x = 1,216.01 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.91x = 353,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,665.84/810.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.13

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