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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.02, 1,263.67 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.02, 1,263.67 and 322.88 is: 483.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.02 : 1,263.67 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.02/1,263.67 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.02x = 1,263.67 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.02x = 408,013.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,013.77/843.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.99

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