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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.07, 1,406.66 and 321.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.07, 1,406.66 and 321.62 is: 482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.07 : 1,406.66 = 321.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.07/1,406.66 = 321.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.07x = 1,406.66 × 321.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.07x = 452,401.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,401.35/938.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.27

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