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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.56, 1,262.97 and 322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.56, 1,262.97 and 322.42 is: 483.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.56 : 1,262.97 = 322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.56/1,262.97 = 322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.56x = 1,262.97 × 322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.56x = 407,203.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,203.63/842.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.29

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