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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.42, 1,409.09 and 323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.42, 1,409.09 and 323.55 is: 485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.42 : 1,409.09 = 323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.42/1,409.09 = 323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.42x = 1,409.09 × 323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.42x = 455,909.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,909.45/939.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.31

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