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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.42, 1,212.63 and 321.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.42, 1,212.63 and 321.59 is: 482.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.42 : 1,212.63 = 321.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.42/1,212.63 = 321.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.42x = 1,212.63 × 321.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.42x = 389,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,969.68/808.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.39

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