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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.59, 1,262.49 and 321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.59, 1,262.49 and 321.57 is: 482.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.59 : 1,262.49 = 321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.59/1,262.49 = 321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.59x = 1,262.49 × 321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.59x = 405,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,977.70/841.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.39

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