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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.71, 1,260.48 and 320.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.71, 1,260.48 and 320.74 is: 480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.71 : 1,260.48 = 320.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.71/1,260.48 = 320.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.71x = 1,260.48 × 320.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.71x = 404,286.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,286.36/840.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.89

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