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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.48, 1,263.91 and 424.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.48, 1,263.91 and 424.97 is: 637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.48 : 1,263.91 = 424.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.48/1,263.91 = 424.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.48x = 1,263.91 × 424.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.48x = 537,116.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,116.45/842.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.55

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