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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.00, 1,264.45 and 323.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.00, 1,264.45 and 323.25 is: 484.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.00 : 1,264.45 = 323.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.00/1,264.45 = 323.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.00x = 1,264.45 × 323.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.00x = 408,725.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,725.52/843.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.85

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