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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.19, 1,263.55 and 322.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.19, 1,263.55 and 322.17 is: 483.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.19 : 1,263.55 = 322.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.19/1,263.55 = 322.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.19x = 1,263.55 × 322.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.19x = 407,071.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,071.59/842.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.35

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