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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.94, 1,216.38 and 323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.94, 1,216.38 and 323.92 is: 485.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.94 : 1,216.38 = 323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.94/1,216.38 = 323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.94x = 1,216.38 × 323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.94x = 394,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,009.81/810.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.87

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