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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.58, 1,263.06 and 431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.58, 1,263.06 and 431.46 is: 646.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.58 : 1,263.06 = 431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.58/1,263.06 = 431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.58x = 1,263.06 × 431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.58x = 544,959.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,959.87/842.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.78

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