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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.34, 1,211 and 320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.34, 1,211 and 320.12 is: 480.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.34 : 1,211 = 320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.34/1,211 = 320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.34x = 1,211 × 320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.34x = 387,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,665.32/807.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.18

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