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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.28, 1,407.36 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.28, 1,407.36 and 322.28 is: 483.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.28 : 1,407.36 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.28/1,407.36 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.28x = 1,407.36 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.28x = 453,563.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,563.98/938.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.40

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