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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.70, 1,213.74 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.70, 1,213.74 and 322.08 is: 482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.70 : 1,213.74 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.70/1,213.74 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.70x = 1,213.74 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.70x = 390,921.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,921.38/809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.80

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