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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.32, 1,212.22 and 314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.32, 1,212.22 and 314.70 is: 471.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.32 : 1,212.22 = 314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.32/1,212.22 = 314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.32x = 1,212.22 × 314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.32x = 381,479.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,479.57/808.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.94

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