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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.55, 1,409.47 and 323.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.55, 1,409.47 and 323.10 is: 484.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.55 : 1,409.47 = 323.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.55/1,409.47 = 323.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.55x = 1,409.47 × 323.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.55x = 455,391.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,391.09/939.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.69

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