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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.69, 1,264.67 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.69, 1,264.67 and 323.06 is: 484.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.69 : 1,264.67 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.69/1,264.67 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.69x = 1,264.67 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.69x = 408,556.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,556.35/842.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.83

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