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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.11, 1,263.15 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.11, 1,263.15 and 329.11 is: 493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.11 : 1,263.15 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.11/1,263.15 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.11x = 1,263.15 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.11x = 415,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,715.30/842.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.66

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