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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.20, 1,254.62 and 323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.20, 1,254.62 and 323.56 is: 485.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.20 : 1,254.62 = 323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.20/1,254.62 = 323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.20x = 1,254.62 × 323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.20x = 405,944.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,944.85/836.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.46

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