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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.37, 1,262.69 and 322.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.37, 1,262.69 and 322.23 is: 483.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.37 : 1,262.69 = 322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.37/1,262.69 = 322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.37x = 1,262.69 × 322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.37x = 406,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,876.49/842.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.01

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