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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.60, 1,212.30 and 321.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.60, 1,212.30 and 321.40 is: 481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.60 : 1,212.30 = 321.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.60/1,212.30 = 321.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.60x = 1,212.30 × 321.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.60x = 389,633.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,633.22/808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.86

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