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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.26, 1,214.58 and 322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.26, 1,214.58 and 322.66 is: 484.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.26 : 1,214.58 = 322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.26/1,214.58 = 322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.26x = 1,214.58 × 322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.26x = 391,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,896.38/809.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.27

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