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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.89, 1,263.11 and 430.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.89, 1,263.11 and 430.91 is: 646.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.89 : 1,263.11 = 430.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.89/1,263.11 = 430.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.89x = 1,263.11 × 430.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.89x = 544,286.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,286.73/841.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.51

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