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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.99, 1,407.08 and 321.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.99, 1,407.08 and 321.61 is: 482.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.99 : 1,407.08 = 321.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.99/1,407.08 = 321.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.99x = 1,407.08 × 321.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.99x = 452,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,538.30/937.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.46

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