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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.69, 1,408.01 and 322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.69, 1,408.01 and 322.38 is: 483.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.69 : 1,408.01 = 322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.69/1,408.01 = 322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.69x = 1,408.01 × 322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.69x = 453,912.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,912.65/938.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.56

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