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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.35, 1,265.15 and 323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.35, 1,265.15 and 323.51 is: 485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.35 : 1,265.15 = 323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.35/1,265.15 = 323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.35x = 1,265.15 × 323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.35x = 409,283.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,283.16/843.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.31

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