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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.21, 1,262.68 and 431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.21, 1,262.68 and 431 is: 646.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.21 : 1,262.68 = 431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.21/1,262.68 = 431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.21x = 1,262.68 × 431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.21x = 544,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,215.08/842.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.18

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