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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.82, 1,210.50 and 320.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.82, 1,210.50 and 320.62 is: 480.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.82 : 1,210.50 = 320.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.82/1,210.50 = 320.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.82x = 1,210.50 × 320.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.82x = 388,110.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,110.51/807.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.44

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