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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.78, 1,408.17 and 322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.78, 1,408.17 and 322.47 is: 483.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.78 : 1,408.17 = 322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.78/1,408.17 = 322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.78x = 1,408.17 × 322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.78x = 454,092.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,092.58/938.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.71

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