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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.17, 1,261.49 and 321.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.17, 1,261.49 and 321.15 is: 481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.17 : 1,261.49 = 321.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.17/1,261.49 = 321.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.17x = 1,261.49 × 321.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.17x = 405,127.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,127.51/841.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.62

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