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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.43, 1,277.07 and 324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.43, 1,277.07 and 324.24 is: 486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.43 : 1,277.07 = 324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.43/1,277.07 = 324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.43x = 1,277.07 × 324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.43x = 414,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,077.18/851.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.33

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