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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.26, 1,409.20 and 323.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.26, 1,409.20 and 323.39 is: 485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.26 : 1,409.20 = 323.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.26/1,409.20 = 323.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.26x = 1,409.20 × 323.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.26x = 455,723.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,723.90/939.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.19

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