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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.24, 1,260.70 and 320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.24, 1,260.70 and 320.68 is: 480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.24 : 1,260.70 = 320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.24/1,260.70 = 320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.24x = 1,260.70 × 320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.24x = 404,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,281.28/841.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.58

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