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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.26, 1,264 and 323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.26, 1,264 and 323.12 is: 484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.26 : 1,264 = 323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.26/1,264 = 323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.26x = 1,264 × 323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.26x = 408,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,423.68/843.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.34

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