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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.36, 1,211.69 and 320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.36, 1,211.69 and 320.73 is: 481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.36 : 1,211.69 = 320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.36/1,211.69 = 320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.36x = 1,211.69 × 320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.36x = 388,625.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,625.33/807.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.35

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