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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.36, 1,407.49 and 322.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.36, 1,407.49 and 322.73 is: 483.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.36 : 1,407.49 = 322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.36/1,407.49 = 322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.36x = 1,407.49 × 322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.36x = 454,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,239.25/939.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.56

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