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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.81, 1,213.52 and 322.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.81, 1,213.52 and 322.00 is: 483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.81 : 1,213.52 = 322.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.81/1,213.52 = 322.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.81x = 1,213.52 × 322.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.81x = 390,748.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,748.80/808.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.12

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