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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.66, 1,409.10 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.66, 1,409.10 and 323.28 is: 484.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.66 : 1,409.10 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.66/1,409.10 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.66x = 1,409.10 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.66x = 455,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,533.85/939.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.79

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