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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.04, 1,408.67 and 322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.04, 1,408.67 and 322.86 is: 484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.04 : 1,408.67 = 322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.04/1,408.67 = 322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.04x = 1,408.67 × 322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.04x = 454,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,803.20/939.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.33

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