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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.43, 1,264.54 and 322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.43, 1,264.54 and 322.99 is: 484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.43 : 1,264.54 = 322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.43/1,264.54 = 322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.43x = 1,264.54 × 322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.43x = 408,431.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,431.91/843.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.25

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