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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.46, 1,405.85 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.46, 1,405.85 and 321 is: 481.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.46 : 1,405.85 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.46/1,405.85 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.46x = 1,405.85 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.46x = 451,276.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,276.25/937.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.38

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