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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.82, 1,262.84 and 321.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.82, 1,262.84 and 321.71 is: 482.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.82 : 1,262.84 = 321.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.82/1,262.84 = 321.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.82x = 1,262.84 × 321.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.82x = 406,260.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,260.33/841.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.60

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