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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.66, 1,264.86 and 323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.66, 1,264.86 and 323.55 is: 485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.66 : 1,264.86 = 323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.66/1,264.86 = 323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.66x = 1,264.86 × 323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.66x = 409,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,245.45/843.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.08

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