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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.93, 1,214.90 and 322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.93, 1,214.90 and 322.98 is: 484.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.93 : 1,214.90 = 322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.93/1,214.90 = 322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.93x = 1,214.90 × 322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.93x = 392,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,388.40/809.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.47

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