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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.15, 1,263.03 and 322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.15, 1,263.03 and 322.13 is: 483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.15 : 1,263.03 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.15/1,263.03 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.15x = 1,263.03 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.15x = 406,853.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,853.54/842.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.12

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