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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.12, 1,265.05 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.12, 1,265.05 and 323.28 is: 485.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.12 : 1,265.05 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.12/1,265.05 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.12x = 1,265.05 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.12x = 408,965.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,965.77/843.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.06

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