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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.14, 1,407.22 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.14, 1,407.22 and 321.84 is: 482.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.14 : 1,407.22 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.14/1,407.22 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.14x = 1,407.22 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.14x = 452,898.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,898.88/938.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.76

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