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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.96, 1,216.50 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.96, 1,216.50 and 324.48 is: 486.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.96 : 1,216.50 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.96/1,216.50 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.96x = 1,216.50 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.96x = 394,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,729.92/810.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.74

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