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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.94, 1,406.48 and 321.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.94, 1,406.48 and 321.49 is: 482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.94 : 1,406.48 = 321.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.94/1,406.48 = 321.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.94x = 1,406.48 × 321.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.94x = 452,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,162.22/937.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.08

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