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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.45, 1,264.36 and 477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.45, 1,264.36 and 477.50 is: 716.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.45 : 1,264.36 = 477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.45/1,264.36 = 477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.45x = 1,264.36 × 477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.45x = 603,725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,725.28/842.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.63

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