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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.81, 1,214.72 and 323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.81, 1,214.72 and 323.21 is: 484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.81 : 1,214.72 = 323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.81/1,214.72 = 323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.81x = 1,214.72 × 323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.81x = 392,609.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,609.65/809.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.82

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