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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.36, 1,408.74 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.36, 1,408.74 and 322.92 is: 484.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.36 : 1,408.74 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.36/1,408.74 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.36x = 1,408.74 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.36x = 454,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,910.32/939.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.28

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