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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.62, 1,211.50 and 320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.62, 1,211.50 and 320.70 is: 481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.62 : 1,211.50 = 320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.62/1,211.50 = 320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.62x = 1,211.50 × 320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.62x = 388,528.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,528.05/807.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.08

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