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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.22, 1,213.74 and 315.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.22, 1,213.74 and 315.62 is: 473.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.22 : 1,213.74 = 315.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.22/1,213.74 = 315.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.22x = 1,213.74 × 315.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.22x = 383,080.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,080.62/809.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.39

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