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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.61, 1,262.05 and 328.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.61, 1,262.05 and 328.25 is: 492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.61 : 1,262.05 = 328.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.61/1,262.05 = 328.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.61x = 1,262.05 × 328.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.61x = 414,267.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,267.91/841.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.23

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