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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.94, 1,260.28 and 320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.94, 1,260.28 and 320.18 is: 480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.94 : 1,260.28 = 320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.94/1,260.28 = 320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.94x = 1,260.28 × 320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.94x = 403,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,516.45/839.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.41

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