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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.72, 1,213.48 and 321.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.72, 1,213.48 and 321.71 is: 482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.72 : 1,213.48 = 321.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.72/1,213.48 = 321.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.72x = 1,213.48 × 321.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.72x = 390,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,382.99/808.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.72

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