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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.67, 1,214.68 and 322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.67, 1,214.68 and 322.71 is: 484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.67 : 1,214.68 = 322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.67/1,214.68 = 322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.67x = 1,214.68 × 322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.67x = 391,989.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,989.38/809.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.13

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