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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.15, 1,408.82 and 322.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.15, 1,408.82 and 322.77 is: 484.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.15 : 1,408.82 = 322.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.15/1,408.82 = 322.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.15x = 1,408.82 × 322.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.15x = 454,728.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,728.42/939.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.19

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