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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.95, 1,409.10 and 323.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.95, 1,409.10 and 323.23 is: 484.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.95 : 1,409.10 = 323.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.95/1,409.10 = 323.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.95x = 1,409.10 × 323.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.95x = 455,459.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,459.32/939.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.55

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