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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.00, 1,262.67 and 430.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.00, 1,262.67 and 430.42 is: 646.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.00 : 1,262.67 = 430.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.00/1,262.67 = 430.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.00x = 1,262.67 × 430.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.00x = 543,469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,469.96/841.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.22

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