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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.53, 1,408.79 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.53, 1,408.79 and 323.06 is: 484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.53 : 1,408.79 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.53/1,408.79 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.53x = 1,408.79 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.53x = 455,128.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,128.03/939.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.42

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