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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.79, 1,264.18 and 322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.79, 1,264.18 and 322.67 is: 484.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.79 : 1,264.18 = 322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.79/1,264.18 = 322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.79x = 1,264.18 × 322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.79x = 407,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,912.96/842.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.00

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