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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.10, 1,263.06 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.10, 1,263.06 and 322.32 is: 483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.10 : 1,263.06 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.10/1,263.06 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.10x = 1,263.06 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.10x = 407,109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,109.50/842.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.45

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