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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.22, 1,210.56 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.22, 1,210.56 and 320.44 is: 480.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.22 : 1,210.56 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.22/1,210.56 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.22x = 1,210.56 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.22x = 387,911.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,911.85/807.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.55

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