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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.46, 1,408.85 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.46, 1,408.85 and 323 is: 484.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.46 : 1,408.85 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.46/1,408.85 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.46x = 1,408.85 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.46x = 455,056.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,056.94/939.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.38

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