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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.82, 1,406.68 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.82, 1,406.68 and 322.18 is: 482.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.82 : 1,406.68 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.82/1,406.68 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.82x = 1,406.68 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.82x = 453,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,204.16/938.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.74

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