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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.28, 1,213.46 and 322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.28, 1,213.46 and 322.06 is: 482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.28 : 1,213.46 = 322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.28/1,213.46 = 322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.28x = 1,213.46 × 322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.28x = 390,806.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,806.93/809.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.91

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