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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.98, 1,406.86 and 321.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.98, 1,406.86 and 321.62 is: 482.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.98 : 1,406.86 = 321.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.98/1,406.86 = 321.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.98x = 1,406.86 × 321.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.98x = 452,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,466.47/937.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.38

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