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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.73, 1,408.23 and 322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.73, 1,408.23 and 322.46 is: 483.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.73 : 1,408.23 = 322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.73/1,408.23 = 322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.73x = 1,408.23 × 322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.73x = 454,090.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,090.80/938.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.73

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