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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.92, 1,407 and 321.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.92, 1,407 and 321.45 is: 482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.92 : 1,407 = 321.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.92/1,407 = 321.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.92x = 1,407 × 321.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.92x = 452,280.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,280.15/937.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.22

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