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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.06, 1,408.32 and 322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.06, 1,408.32 and 322.38 is: 483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.06 : 1,408.32 = 322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.06/1,408.32 = 322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.06x = 1,408.32 × 322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.06x = 454,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,014.20/939.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.48

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