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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.13, 1,212.34 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.13, 1,212.34 and 321.22 is: 481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.13 : 1,212.34 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.13/1,212.34 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.13x = 1,212.34 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.13x = 389,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,427.85/808.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.89

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