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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.36, 1,211.51 and 320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.36, 1,211.51 and 320.34 is: 480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.36 : 1,211.51 = 320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.36/1,211.51 = 320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.36x = 1,211.51 × 320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.36x = 388,095.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,095.11/807.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.70

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