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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.37, 1,210.95 and 320.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.37, 1,210.95 and 320.15 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.37 : 1,210.95 = 320.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.37/1,210.95 = 320.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.37x = 1,210.95 × 320.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.37x = 387,688.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,688.67/807.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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