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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.18, 1,213.89 and 322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.18, 1,213.89 and 322.64 is: 484.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.18 : 1,213.89 = 322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.18/1,213.89 = 322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.18x = 1,213.89 × 322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.18x = 391,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,643.40/809.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.00

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