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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.29, 1,211.08 and 320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.29, 1,211.08 and 320.28 is: 480.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.29 : 1,211.08 = 320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.29/1,211.08 = 320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.29x = 1,211.08 × 320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.29x = 387,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,884.70/807.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.48

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