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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.79, 1,214.63 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.79, 1,214.63 and 322.50 is: 483.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.79 : 1,214.63 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.79/1,214.63 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.79x = 1,214.63 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.79x = 391,716.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,716.56/809.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.73

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