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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.68, 1,409.62 and 323.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.68, 1,409.62 and 323.31 is: 484.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.68 : 1,409.62 = 323.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.68/1,409.62 = 323.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.68x = 1,409.62 × 323.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.68x = 455,737.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,737.19/939.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.99

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