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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.72, 1,264.22 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.72, 1,264.22 and 322.96 is: 484.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.72 : 1,264.22 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.72/1,264.22 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.72x = 1,264.22 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.72x = 408,292.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,292.49/842.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.49

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