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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.48, 1,214.12 and 398.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.48, 1,214.12 and 398.64 is: 597.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.48 : 1,214.12 = 398.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.48/1,214.12 = 398.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.48x = 1,214.12 × 398.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.48x = 483,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,996.80/809.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.91

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