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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929, 1,394.14 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929, 1,394.14 and 321 is: 481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929 : 1,394.14 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929/1,394.14 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929x = 1,394.14 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929x = 447,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,518.94/929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.72

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