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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.27, 1,213.31 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.27, 1,213.31 and 321.66 is: 482.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.27 : 1,213.31 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.27/1,213.31 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.27x = 1,213.31 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.27x = 390,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,274.10/808.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.85

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