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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.22, 1,264.76 and 330.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.22, 1,264.76 and 330.22 is: 495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.22 : 1,264.76 = 330.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.22/1,264.76 = 330.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.22x = 1,264.76 × 330.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.22x = 417,649.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,649.05/843.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.30

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