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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.21, 1,264.77 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.21, 1,264.77 and 323.46 is: 485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.21 : 1,264.77 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.21/1,264.77 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.21x = 1,264.77 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.21x = 409,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,102.50/843.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.17

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