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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.08, 1,213.30 and 322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.08, 1,213.30 and 322.12 is: 483.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.08 : 1,213.30 = 322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.08/1,213.30 = 322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.08x = 1,213.30 × 322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.08x = 390,828.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,828.20/809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.05

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