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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.93, 1,407.06 and 321.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.93, 1,407.06 and 321.49 is: 482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.93 : 1,407.06 = 321.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.93/1,407.06 = 321.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.93x = 1,407.06 × 321.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.93x = 452,355.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,355.72/937.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.29

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