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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.28, 1,408.86 and 322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.28, 1,408.86 and 322.93 is: 484.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.28 : 1,408.86 = 322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.28/1,408.86 = 322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.28x = 1,408.86 × 322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.28x = 454,963.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,963.16/939.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.37

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