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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.88, 1,214.10 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.88, 1,214.10 and 322.62 is: 483.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.88 : 1,214.10 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.88/1,214.10 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.88x = 1,214.10 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.88x = 391,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,692.94/809.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.64

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