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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.10, 1,213.58 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.10, 1,213.58 and 322.02 is: 483.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.10 : 1,213.58 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.10/1,213.58 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.10x = 1,213.58 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.10x = 390,797.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,797.03/809.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.00

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