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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.44, 1,264.82 and 431.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.44, 1,264.82 and 431.86 is: 648.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.44 : 1,264.82 = 431.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.44/1,264.82 = 431.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.44x = 1,264.82 × 431.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.44x = 546,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,218.84/842.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.38

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