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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.78, 1,266.86 and 324.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.78, 1,266.86 and 324.51 is: 486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.78 : 1,266.86 = 324.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.78/1,266.86 = 324.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.78x = 1,266.86 × 324.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.78x = 411,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,100.78/844.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.64

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