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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.83, 1,260.98 and 320.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.83, 1,260.98 and 320.43 is: 480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.83 : 1,260.98 = 320.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.83/1,260.98 = 320.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.83x = 1,260.98 × 320.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.83x = 404,054.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,054.22/840.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.54

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