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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.70, 1,267.07 and 324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.70, 1,267.07 and 324.96 is: 487.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.70 : 1,267.07 = 324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.70/1,267.07 = 324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.70x = 1,267.07 × 324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.70x = 411,747.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,747.07/844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.45

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