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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.02, 1,263.30 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.02, 1,263.30 and 322.18 is: 483.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.02 : 1,263.30 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.02/1,263.30 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.02x = 1,263.30 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.02x = 407,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,009.99/842.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.37

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