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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.67, 1,260.36 and 320.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.67, 1,260.36 and 320.51 is: 480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.67 : 1,260.36 = 320.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.67/1,260.36 = 320.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.67x = 1,260.36 × 320.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.67x = 403,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,961.13/840.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.52

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