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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.51, 1,261.99 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.51, 1,261.99 and 321.12 is: 481.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.51 : 1,261.99 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.51/1,261.99 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.51x = 1,261.99 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.51x = 405,250.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,250.23/841.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.58

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