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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.31, 1,263.05 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.31, 1,263.05 and 294.42 is: 441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.31 : 1,263.05 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.31/1,263.05 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.31x = 1,263.05 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.31x = 371,867.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,867.18/842.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.48

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