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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.02, 1,410.13 and 323.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.02, 1,410.13 and 323.65 is: 485.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.02 : 1,410.13 = 323.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.02/1,410.13 = 323.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.02x = 1,410.13 × 323.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.02x = 456,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,395.62/940.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.52

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