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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.20, 1,212.42 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.20, 1,212.42 and 321.24 is: 481.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.20 : 1,212.42 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.20/1,212.42 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.20x = 1,212.42 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.20x = 389,477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,477.80/808.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.91

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