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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.29, 1,214.43 and 398.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.29, 1,214.43 and 398.47 is: 597.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.29 : 1,214.43 = 398.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.29/1,214.43 = 398.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.29x = 1,214.43 × 398.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.29x = 483,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,911.67/809.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.95

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