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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.48, 1,260.48 and 320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.48, 1,260.48 and 320.40 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.48 : 1,260.48 = 320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.48/1,260.48 = 320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.48x = 1,260.48 × 320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.48x = 403,857.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,857.79/840.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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