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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.14, 1,408.74 and 322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.14, 1,408.74 and 322.86 is: 484.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.14 : 1,408.74 = 322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.14/1,408.74 = 322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.14x = 1,408.74 × 322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.14x = 454,825.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,825.80/939.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.30

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