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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.95, 1,214.52 and 322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.95, 1,214.52 and 322.75 is: 483.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.95 : 1,214.52 = 322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.95/1,214.52 = 322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.95x = 1,214.52 × 322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.95x = 391,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,986.33/809.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.96

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