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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.25, 1,260.94 and 320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.25, 1,260.94 and 320.68 is: 481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.25 : 1,260.94 = 320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.25/1,260.94 = 320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.25x = 1,260.94 × 320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.25x = 404,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,364.06/840.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.24

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