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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.60, 1,264.17 and 409.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.60, 1,264.17 and 409.46 is: 614.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.60 : 1,264.17 = 409.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.60/1,264.17 = 409.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.60x = 1,264.17 × 409.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.60x = 517,622.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,622.26/842.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.31

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