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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.53, 1,214.30 and 322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.53, 1,214.30 and 322.47 is: 483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.53 : 1,214.30 = 322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.53/1,214.30 = 322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.53x = 1,214.30 × 322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.53x = 391,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,574.51/809.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.70

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