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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.72, 1,214.40 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.72, 1,214.40 and 322.88 is: 484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.72 : 1,214.40 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.72/1,214.40 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.72x = 1,214.40 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.72x = 392,105.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,105.47/809.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.25

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