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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.56, 1,213.16 and 322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.56, 1,213.16 and 322 is: 483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.56 : 1,213.16 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.56/1,213.16 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.56x = 1,213.16 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.56x = 390,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,637.52/808.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.13

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