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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.48, 1,254 and 323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.48, 1,254 and 323.20 is: 484.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.48 : 1,254 = 323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.48/1,254 = 323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.48x = 1,254 × 323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.48x = 405,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,292.80/836.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.52

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