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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.40, 1,263.74 and 322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.40, 1,263.74 and 322.38 is: 483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.40 : 1,263.74 = 322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.40/1,263.74 = 322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.40x = 1,263.74 × 322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.40x = 407,402.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,402.89/842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.62

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