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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.63, 1,259.96 and 320.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.63, 1,259.96 and 320.29 is: 480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.63 : 1,259.96 = 320.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.63/1,259.96 = 320.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.63x = 1,259.96 × 320.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.63x = 403,552.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,552.59/840.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.06

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