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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.29, 1,260.26 and 320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.29, 1,260.26 and 320.36 is: 480.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.29 : 1,260.26 = 320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.29/1,260.26 = 320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.29x = 1,260.26 × 320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.29x = 403,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,738.17/840.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.48

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