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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.50, 1,400.90 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.50, 1,400.90 and 325.50 is: 488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.50 : 1,400.90 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.50/1,400.90 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.50x = 1,400.90 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.50x = 455,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,992.95/933.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.48

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