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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.88, 1,408.27 and 323.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.88, 1,408.27 and 323.25 is: 484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.88 : 1,408.27 = 323.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.88/1,408.27 = 323.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.88x = 1,408.27 × 323.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.88x = 455,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,216.24/939.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.33

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