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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.87, 1,214.36 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.87, 1,214.36 and 316.44 is: 474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.87 : 1,214.36 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.87/1,214.36 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.87x = 1,214.36 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.87x = 384,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,271.68/809.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.49

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