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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.30, 1,223.10 and 382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.30, 1,223.10 and 382.46 is: 573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.30 : 1,223.10 = 382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.30/1,223.10 = 382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.30x = 1,223.10 × 382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.30x = 467,786.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,786.83/815.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.76

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