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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.02, 1,408.07 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.02, 1,408.07 and 322.56 is: 483.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.02 : 1,408.07 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.02/1,408.07 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.02x = 1,408.07 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.02x = 454,187.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,187.87/939.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.69

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