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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.41, 1,407.69 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.41, 1,407.69 and 322.16 is: 483.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.41 : 1,407.69 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.41/1,407.69 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.41x = 1,407.69 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.41x = 453,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,494.37/938.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.26

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