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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.13, 1,214.16 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.13, 1,214.16 and 322.22 is: 483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.13 : 1,214.16 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.13/1,214.16 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.13x = 1,214.16 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.13x = 391,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,228.46/809.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.52

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