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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.60, 1,211.82 and 321.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.60, 1,211.82 and 321.38 is: 481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.60 : 1,211.82 = 321.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.60/1,211.82 = 321.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.60x = 1,211.82 × 321.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.60x = 389,454.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,454.71/808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.64

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