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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.21, 1,260.33 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.21, 1,260.33 and 320.45 is: 480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.21 : 1,260.33 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.21/1,260.33 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.21x = 1,260.33 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.21x = 403,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,866.45/840.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.67

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