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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.62, 1,409.44 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.62, 1,409.44 and 323.48 is: 485.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.62 : 1,409.44 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.62/1,409.44 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.62x = 1,409.44 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.62x = 455,917.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,917.80/939.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.22

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