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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.14, 1,261.71 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.14, 1,261.71 and 321.28 is: 481.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.14 : 1,261.71 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.14/1,261.71 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.14x = 1,261.71 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.14x = 405,354.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,354.27/841.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.91

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