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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.81, 1,213.22 and 322.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.81, 1,213.22 and 322.21 is: 483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.81 : 1,213.22 = 322.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.81/1,213.22 = 322.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.81x = 1,213.22 × 322.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.81x = 390,911.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,911.62/808.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.32

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