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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.51, 1,265.12 and 323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.51, 1,265.12 and 323.19 is: 484.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.51 : 1,265.12 = 323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.51/1,265.12 = 323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.51x = 1,265.12 × 323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.51x = 408,873.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,873.73/843.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.73

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