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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.12, 1,212.24 and 321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.12, 1,212.24 and 321.80 is: 482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.12 : 1,212.24 = 321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.12/1,212.24 = 321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.12x = 1,212.24 × 321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.12x = 390,098.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,098.83/808.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.72

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