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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.01, 1,263.16 and 322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.01, 1,263.16 and 322.06 is: 483.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.01 : 1,263.16 = 322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.01/1,263.16 = 322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.01x = 1,263.16 × 322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.01x = 406,805.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,805.38/842.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.14

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