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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.93, 1,406.55 and 321.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.93, 1,406.55 and 321.47 is: 482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.93 : 1,406.55 = 321.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.93/1,406.55 = 321.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.93x = 1,406.55 × 321.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.93x = 452,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,161.27/937.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.08

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