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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.98, 1,267.74 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.98, 1,267.74 and 325.14 is: 487.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.98 : 1,267.74 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.98/1,267.74 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.98x = 1,267.74 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.98x = 412,192.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,192.98/844.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.81

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