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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.98, 1,262.97 and 321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.98, 1,262.97 and 321.86 is: 482.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.98 : 1,262.97 = 321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.98/1,262.97 = 321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.98x = 1,262.97 × 321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.98x = 406,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,499.52/841.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.79

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