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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.93, 1,211.90 and 320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.93, 1,211.90 and 320.98 is: 481.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.93 : 1,211.90 = 320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.93/1,211.90 = 320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.93x = 1,211.90 × 320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.93x = 388,993.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,993.30/807.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.47

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