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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.14, 1,211.32 and 320.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.14, 1,211.32 and 320.54 is: 481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.14 : 1,211.32 = 320.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.14/1,211.32 = 320.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.14x = 1,211.32 × 320.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.14x = 388,276.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,276.51/807.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.05

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