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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.13, 1,406.99 and 321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.13, 1,406.99 and 321.86 is: 482.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.13 : 1,406.99 = 321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.13/1,406.99 = 321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.13x = 1,406.99 × 321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.13x = 452,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,845.16/938.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.71

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