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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.18, 1,211.76 and 321.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.18, 1,211.76 and 321.37 is: 481.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.18 : 1,211.76 = 321.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.18/1,211.76 = 321.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.18x = 1,211.76 × 321.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.18x = 389,420.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,420.28/808.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.85

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