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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.00, 1,262.95 and 314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.00, 1,262.95 and 314.80 is: 472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.00 : 1,262.95 = 314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.00/1,262.95 = 314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.00x = 1,262.95 × 314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.00x = 397,577.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,577.45/842.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.18

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