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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.63, 1,209.99 and 320.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.63, 1,209.99 and 320.09 is: 480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.63 : 1,209.99 = 320.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.63/1,209.99 = 320.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.63x = 1,209.99 × 320.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.63x = 387,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,305.70/806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.15

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