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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.06, 1,409.82 and 323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.06, 1,409.82 and 323.38 is: 484.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.06 : 1,409.82 = 323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.06/1,409.82 = 323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.06x = 1,409.82 × 323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.06x = 455,907.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,907.59/940.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.98

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