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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.49, 1,260.63 and 320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.49, 1,260.63 and 320.27 is: 480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.49 : 1,260.63 = 320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.49/1,260.63 = 320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.49x = 1,260.63 × 320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.49x = 403,735.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,735.67/840.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.36

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