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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.97, 1,216.47 and 323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.97, 1,216.47 and 323.74 is: 485.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.97 : 1,216.47 = 323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.97/1,216.47 = 323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.97x = 1,216.47 × 323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.97x = 393,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,820.00/810.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.62

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