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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.47, 1,213.48 and 376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.47, 1,213.48 and 376.39 is: 564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.47 : 1,213.48 = 376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.47/1,213.48 = 376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.47x = 1,213.48 × 376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.47x = 456,741.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,741.74/809.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.25

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