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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.95, 1,212.11 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.95, 1,212.11 and 321 is: 481.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.95 : 1,212.11 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.95/1,212.11 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.95x = 1,212.11 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.95x = 389,085.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,085.71/807.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.57

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