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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.73, 1,406.55 and 322.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.73, 1,406.55 and 322.11 is: 482.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.73 : 1,406.55 = 322.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.73/1,406.55 = 322.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.73x = 1,406.55 × 322.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.73x = 453,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,063.82/938.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.63

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