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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932, 1,398.64 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932, 1,398.64 and 324 is: 486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932 : 1,398.64 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932/1,398.64 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932x = 1,398.64 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932x = 453,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,159.36/932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.22

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