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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.96, 1,212.09 and 321.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.96, 1,212.09 and 321.35 is: 482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.96 : 1,212.09 = 321.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.96/1,212.09 = 321.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.96x = 1,212.09 × 321.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.96x = 389,499.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,499.06/807.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.08

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