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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.02, 1,213.65 and 315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.02, 1,213.65 and 315.34 is: 473.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.02 : 1,213.65 = 315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.02/1,213.65 = 315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.02x = 1,213.65 × 315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.02x = 382,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,709.36/809.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.05

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