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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.47, 1,263.80 and 294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.47, 1,263.80 and 294.54 is: 441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.47 : 1,263.80 = 294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.47/1,263.80 = 294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.47x = 1,263.80 × 294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.47x = 372,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,239.65/842.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.84

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