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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.05, 1,265.73 and 323.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.05, 1,265.73 and 323.95 is: 485.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.05 : 1,265.73 = 323.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.05/1,265.73 = 323.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.05x = 1,265.73 × 323.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.05x = 410,031.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,031.23/844.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.79

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