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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.46, 1,262.39 and 402.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.46, 1,262.39 and 402.67 is: 604.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.46 : 1,262.39 = 402.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.46/1,262.39 = 402.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.46x = 1,262.39 × 402.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.46x = 508,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,326.15/841.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.10

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