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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.15, 1,408.38 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.15, 1,408.38 and 322.68 is: 483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.15 : 1,408.38 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.15/1,408.38 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.15x = 1,408.38 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.15x = 454,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,456.06/939.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.90

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