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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.25, 1,263.18 and 322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.25, 1,263.18 and 322.07 is: 483.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.25 : 1,263.18 = 322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.25/1,263.18 = 322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.25x = 1,263.18 × 322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.25x = 406,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,832.38/842.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.03

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