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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.20, 1,253.98 and 323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.20, 1,253.98 and 323.08 is: 484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.20 : 1,253.98 = 323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.20/1,253.98 = 323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.20x = 1,253.98 × 323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.20x = 405,135.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,135.86/836.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.50

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