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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.64, 1,260.70 and 320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.64, 1,260.70 and 320.26 is: 480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.64 : 1,260.70 = 320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.64/1,260.70 = 320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.64x = 1,260.70 × 320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.64x = 403,751.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,751.78/840.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.29

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