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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.76, 1,409.60 and 323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.76, 1,409.60 and 323.44 is: 485.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.76 : 1,409.60 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.76/1,409.60 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.76x = 1,409.60 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.76x = 455,921.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,921.02/939.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.15

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