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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.02, 1,262.17 and 321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.02, 1,262.17 and 321.88 is: 482.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.02 : 1,262.17 = 321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.02/1,262.17 = 321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.02x = 1,262.17 × 321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.02x = 406,267.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,267.28/842.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.49

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