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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.13, 1,214.13 and 322.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.13, 1,214.13 and 322.19 is: 483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.13 : 1,214.13 = 322.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.13/1,214.13 = 322.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.13x = 1,214.13 × 322.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.13x = 391,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,174.47/809.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.45

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