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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.30, 1,211.73 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.30, 1,211.73 and 321.22 is: 481.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.30 : 1,211.73 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.30/1,211.73 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.30x = 1,211.73 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.30x = 389,231.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,231.91/808.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.54

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