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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809, 1,212.84 and 322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809, 1,212.84 and 322.40 is: 483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809 : 1,212.84 = 322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809/1,212.84 = 322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809x = 1,212.84 × 322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809x = 391,019.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,019.62/809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.34

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