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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.56, 1,264.47 and 323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.56, 1,264.47 and 323.42 is: 484.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.56 : 1,264.47 = 323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.56/1,264.47 = 323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.56x = 1,264.47 × 323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.56x = 408,954.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,954.89/843.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.80

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