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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.36, 1,223.28 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.36, 1,223.28 and 430.52 is: 645.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.36 : 1,223.28 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.36/1,223.28 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.36x = 1,223.28 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.36x = 526,646.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,646.51/815.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.91

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