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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.59, 1,406.58 and 321.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.59, 1,406.58 and 321.15 is: 481.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.59 : 1,406.58 = 321.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.59/1,406.58 = 321.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.59x = 1,406.58 × 321.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.59x = 451,723.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,723.17/937.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.79

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