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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.08, 1,213.29 and 315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.08, 1,213.29 and 315.25 is: 472.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.08 : 1,213.29 = 315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.08/1,213.29 = 315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.08x = 1,213.29 × 315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.08x = 382,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,489.67/809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.75

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