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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.84, 1,265.05 and 323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.84, 1,265.05 and 323.56 is: 485.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.84 : 1,265.05 = 323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.84/1,265.05 = 323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.84x = 1,265.05 × 323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.84x = 409,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,319.58/843.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.07

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