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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.87, 1,409.35 and 323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.87, 1,409.35 and 323.36 is: 484.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.87 : 1,409.35 = 323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.87/1,409.35 = 323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.87x = 1,409.35 × 323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.87x = 455,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,727.42/939.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.88

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