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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.38, 1,211.51 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.38, 1,211.51 and 320.44 is: 480.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.38 : 1,211.51 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.38/1,211.51 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.38x = 1,211.51 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.38x = 388,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,208.60/807.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.83

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