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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.81, 1,210.76 and 319.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.81, 1,210.76 and 319.97 is: 480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.81 : 1,210.76 = 319.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.81/1,210.76 = 319.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.81x = 1,210.76 × 319.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.81x = 387,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,399.22/806.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.16

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