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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.92, 1,213.88 and 321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.92, 1,213.88 and 321.89 is: 483.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.92 : 1,213.88 = 321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.92/1,213.88 = 321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.92x = 1,213.88 × 321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.92x = 390,728.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,728.15/808.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.02

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