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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.11, 1,213.67 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.11, 1,213.67 and 322.16 is: 483.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.11 : 1,213.67 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.11/1,213.67 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.11x = 1,213.67 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.11x = 390,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,995.93/809.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.24

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