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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.98, 1,216.49 and 263.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.98, 1,216.49 and 263.17 is: 394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.98 : 1,216.49 = 263.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.98/1,216.49 = 263.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.98x = 1,216.49 × 263.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.98x = 320,143.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,143.67/810.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.76

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