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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.88, 1,211.10 and 320.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.88, 1,211.10 and 320.62 is: 480.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.88 : 1,211.10 = 320.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.88/1,211.10 = 320.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.88x = 1,211.10 × 320.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.88x = 388,302.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,302.88/807.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.64

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