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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.61, 1,263.90 and 322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.61, 1,263.90 and 322.47 is: 483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.61 : 1,263.90 = 322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.61/1,263.90 = 322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.61x = 1,263.90 × 322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.61x = 407,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,569.83/842.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.70

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