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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.51, 1,407.99 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.51, 1,407.99 and 322.22 is: 483.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.51 : 1,407.99 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.51/1,407.99 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.51x = 1,407.99 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.51x = 453,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,682.54/938.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.41

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