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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.79, 1,408.37 and 322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.79, 1,408.37 and 322.35 is: 483.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.79 : 1,408.37 = 322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.79/1,408.37 = 322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.79x = 1,408.37 × 322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.79x = 453,981.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,981.03/938.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.58

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