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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.12, 1,210.68 and 320.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.12, 1,210.68 and 320.17 is: 480.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.12 : 1,210.68 = 320.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.12/1,210.68 = 320.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.12x = 1,210.68 × 320.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.12x = 387,623.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,623.42/807.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.26

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