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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.67, 1,213.14 and 322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.67, 1,213.14 and 322.13 is: 483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.67 : 1,213.14 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.67/1,213.14 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.67x = 1,213.14 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.67x = 390,788.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,788.79/808.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.25

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