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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.46, 1,261.44 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.46, 1,261.44 and 402.48 is: 603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.46 : 1,261.44 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.46/1,261.44 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.46x = 1,261.44 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.46x = 507,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,704.37/841.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.36

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