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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.69, 1,213.63 and 322.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.69, 1,213.63 and 322.17 is: 482.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.69 : 1,213.63 = 322.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.69/1,213.63 = 322.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.69x = 1,213.63 × 322.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.69x = 390,993.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,993.57/809.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.89

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