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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.82, 1,212.68 and 321.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.82, 1,212.68 and 321.74 is: 482.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.82 : 1,212.68 = 321.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.82/1,212.68 = 321.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.82x = 1,212.68 × 321.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.82x = 390,167.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,167.66/808.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.39

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