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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.46, 1,407.34 and 321.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.46, 1,407.34 and 321.99 is: 482.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.46 : 1,407.34 = 321.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.46/1,407.34 = 321.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.46x = 1,407.34 × 321.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.46x = 453,149.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,149.41/938.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.86

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