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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.45, 1,407.37 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.45, 1,407.37 and 322.14 is: 483.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.45 : 1,407.37 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.45/1,407.37 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.45x = 1,407.37 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.45x = 453,370.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,370.17/938.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.11

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