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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.60, 1,407.76 and 322.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.60, 1,407.76 and 322.17 is: 483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.60 : 1,407.76 = 322.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.60/1,407.76 = 322.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.60x = 1,407.76 × 322.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.60x = 453,538.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,538.04/938.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.21

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