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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.05, 1,212.09 and 321.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.05, 1,212.09 and 321.09 is: 481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.05 : 1,212.09 = 321.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.05/1,212.09 = 321.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.05x = 1,212.09 × 321.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.05x = 389,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,189.98/808.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.64

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