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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.04, 1,212.37 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.04, 1,212.37 and 321.44 is: 482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.04 : 1,212.37 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.04/1,212.37 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.04x = 1,212.37 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.04x = 389,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,696.54/808.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.27

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