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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.25, 1,263.05 and 430.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.25, 1,263.05 and 430.67 is: 646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.25 : 1,263.05 = 430.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.25/1,263.05 = 430.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.25x = 1,263.05 × 430.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.25x = 543,949.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,949.27/841.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.60

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