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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.51, 1,263.90 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.51, 1,263.90 and 295.02 is: 442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.51 : 1,263.90 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.51/1,263.90 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.51x = 1,263.90 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.51x = 372,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,875.78/842.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.58

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