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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.63, 1,409.47 and 323.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.63, 1,409.47 and 323.33 is: 485.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.63 : 1,409.47 = 323.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.63/1,409.47 = 323.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.63x = 1,409.47 × 323.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.63x = 455,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,723.94/939.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.00

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