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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.88, 1,406.84 and 322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.88, 1,406.84 and 322.29 is: 483.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.88 : 1,406.84 = 322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.88/1,406.84 = 322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.88x = 1,406.84 × 322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.88x = 453,410.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,410.46/937.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.44

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