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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.47, 1,267.04 and 324.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.47, 1,267.04 and 324.71 is: 487.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.47 : 1,267.04 = 324.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.47/1,267.04 = 324.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.47x = 1,267.04 × 324.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.47x = 411,424.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,424.54/844.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.20

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