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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.22, 1,262.46 and 430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.22, 1,262.46 and 430.70 is: 646.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.22 : 1,262.46 = 430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.22/1,262.46 = 430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.22x = 1,262.46 × 430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.22x = 543,735.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,735.21/841.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.37

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