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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.19, 1,210.78 and 320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.19, 1,210.78 and 320.58 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.19 : 1,210.78 = 320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.19/1,210.78 = 320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.19x = 1,210.78 × 320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.19x = 388,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,152.25/807.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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