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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.41, 1,261.98 and 321.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.41, 1,261.98 and 321.39 is: 482.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.41 : 1,261.98 = 321.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.41/1,261.98 = 321.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.41x = 1,261.98 × 321.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.41x = 405,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,587.75/841.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.03

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