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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.50, 1,212.93 and 321.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.50, 1,212.93 and 321.55 is: 482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.50 : 1,212.93 = 321.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.50/1,212.93 = 321.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.50x = 1,212.93 × 321.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.50x = 390,017.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,017.64/808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.40

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