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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.15, 1,259.88 and 320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.15, 1,259.88 and 320.34 is: 480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.15 : 1,259.88 = 320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.15/1,259.88 = 320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.15x = 1,259.88 × 320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.15x = 403,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,589.96/840.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.38

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