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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.46, 1,263.16 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.46, 1,263.16 and 380.16 is: 570.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.46 : 1,263.16 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.46/1,263.16 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.46x = 1,263.16 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.46x = 480,202.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,202.91/842.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.00

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