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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.62, 1,408.16 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.62, 1,408.16 and 322.36 is: 483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.62 : 1,408.16 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.62/1,408.16 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.62x = 1,408.16 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.62x = 453,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,934.46/938.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.62

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