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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.15, 1,260.61 and 429.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.15, 1,260.61 and 429.57 is: 644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.15 : 1,260.61 = 429.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.15/1,260.61 = 429.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.15x = 1,260.61 × 429.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.15x = 541,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,519.16/840.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.55

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