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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.76, 1,213.26 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.76, 1,213.26 and 322.04 is: 483.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.76 : 1,213.26 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.76/1,213.26 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.76x = 1,213.26 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.76x = 390,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,718.25/808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.11

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