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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.34, 1,407.30 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.34, 1,407.30 and 322.02 is: 482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.34 : 1,407.30 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.34/1,407.30 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.34x = 1,407.30 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.34x = 453,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,178.75/938.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.96

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