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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.59, 1,407.96 and 322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.59, 1,407.96 and 322.13 is: 483.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.59 : 1,407.96 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.59/1,407.96 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.59x = 1,407.96 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.59x = 453,540.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,540.85/938.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.22

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