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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.60, 1,262.31 and 321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.60, 1,262.31 and 321.82 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.60 : 1,262.31 = 321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.60/1,262.31 = 321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.60x = 1,262.31 × 321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.60x = 406,236.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,236.60/841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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