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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.34, 1,262.04 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.34, 1,262.04 and 321.28 is: 481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.34 : 1,262.04 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.34/1,262.04 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.34x = 1,262.04 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.34x = 405,468.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,468.21/841.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.93

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