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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.64, 1,408.02 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.64, 1,408.02 and 322.18 is: 483.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.64 : 1,408.02 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.64/1,408.02 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.64x = 1,408.02 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.64x = 453,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,635.88/938.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.29

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