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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.44, 1,407.27 and 321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.44, 1,407.27 and 321.82 is: 482.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.44 : 1,407.27 = 321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.44/1,407.27 = 321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.44x = 1,407.27 × 321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.44x = 452,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,893.24/938.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.60

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