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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.11, 1,263.22 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.11, 1,263.22 and 322.02 is: 483.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.11 : 1,263.22 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.11/1,263.22 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.11x = 1,263.22 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.11x = 406,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,781.30/842.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.05

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