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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.01, 1,262.81 and 321.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.01, 1,262.81 and 321.99 is: 482.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.01 : 1,262.81 = 321.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.01/1,262.81 = 321.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.01x = 1,262.81 × 321.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.01x = 406,610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,610.58/842.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.90

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