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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.13, 1,210.84 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.13, 1,210.84 and 320.22 is: 480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.13 : 1,210.84 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.13/1,210.84 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.13x = 1,210.84 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.13x = 387,734.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,734.38/807.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.39

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