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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.84, 1,211.16 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.84, 1,211.16 and 320.52 is: 480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.84 : 1,211.16 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.84/1,211.16 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.84x = 1,211.16 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.84x = 388,201.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,201.00/807.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.54

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