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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.31, 1,261.10 and 321.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.31, 1,261.10 and 321.17 is: 481.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.31 : 1,261.10 = 321.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.31/1,261.10 = 321.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.31x = 1,261.10 × 321.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.31x = 405,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,019.58/841.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.42

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