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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.00, 1,212.44 and 321.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.00, 1,212.44 and 321.05 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.00 : 1,212.44 = 321.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.00/1,212.44 = 321.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.00x = 1,212.44 × 321.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.00x = 389,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,255.29/808.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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