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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.42, 1,263.62 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.42, 1,263.62 and 294.60 is: 441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.42 : 1,263.62 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.42/1,263.62 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.42x = 1,263.62 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.42x = 372,262.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,262.45/842.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.90

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