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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.40, 1,408.76 and 322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.40, 1,408.76 and 322.93 is: 484.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.40 : 1,408.76 = 322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.40/1,408.76 = 322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.40x = 1,408.76 × 322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.40x = 454,929.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,929.25/939.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.28

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