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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.07, 1,214.51 and 322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.07, 1,214.51 and 322.46 is: 484.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.07 : 1,214.51 = 322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.07/1,214.51 = 322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.07x = 1,214.51 × 322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.07x = 391,629.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,629.58/809.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.05

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