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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.32, 1,211.33 and 320.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.32, 1,211.33 and 320.24 is: 480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.32 : 1,211.33 = 320.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.32/1,211.33 = 320.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.32x = 1,211.33 × 320.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.32x = 387,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,911.06/807.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.50

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