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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.94, 1,210.77 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.94, 1,210.77 and 320.04 is: 480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.94 : 1,210.77 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.94/1,210.77 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.94x = 1,210.77 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.94x = 387,494.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,494.83/806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.20

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