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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.27, 1,264.04 and 323.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.27, 1,264.04 and 323.15 is: 484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.27 : 1,264.04 = 323.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.27/1,264.04 = 323.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.27x = 1,264.04 × 323.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.27x = 408,476.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,476.07/843.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.40

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