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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.02, 1,265.16 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.02, 1,265.16 and 323.88 is: 485.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.02 : 1,265.16 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.02/1,265.16 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.02x = 1,265.16 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.02x = 409,760.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,760.02/844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.49

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