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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807, 1,210.38 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807, 1,210.38 and 320.04 is: 480.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807 : 1,210.38 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807/1,210.38 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807x = 1,210.38 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807x = 387,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,370.02/807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.01

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