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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.62, 1,264.57 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.62, 1,264.57 and 323.48 is: 484.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.62 : 1,264.57 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.62/1,264.57 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.62x = 1,264.57 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.62x = 409,061.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,061.49/843.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.89

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