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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.46, 1,263.74 and 477.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.46, 1,263.74 and 477.57 is: 716.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.46 : 1,263.74 = 477.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.46/1,263.74 = 477.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.46x = 1,263.74 × 477.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.46x = 603,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,521.92/842.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.38

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