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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.30, 1,211.50 and 320.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.30, 1,211.50 and 320.47 is: 480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.30 : 1,211.50 = 320.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.30/1,211.50 = 320.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.30x = 1,211.50 × 320.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.30x = 388,249.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,249.41/807.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.92

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