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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.38, 1,407.52 and 322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.38, 1,407.52 and 322.75 is: 483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.38 : 1,407.52 = 322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.38/1,407.52 = 322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.38x = 1,407.52 × 322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.38x = 454,271.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,271.33/939.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.59

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