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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.98, 1,212.01 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.98, 1,212.01 and 320.96 is: 481.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.98 : 1,212.01 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.98/1,212.01 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.98x = 1,212.01 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.98x = 389,010.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,010.76/807.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.46

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