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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.10, 1,210.93 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.10, 1,210.93 and 319.88 is: 479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.10 : 1,210.93 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.10/1,210.93 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.10x = 1,210.93 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.10x = 387,354.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,354.52/807.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.94

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