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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.16, 1,211.94 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.16, 1,211.94 and 321.08 is: 481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.16 : 1,211.94 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.16/1,211.94 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.16x = 1,211.94 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.16x = 389,129.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,129.70/808.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.50

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