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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.08, 1,409.66 and 323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.08, 1,409.66 and 323.62 is: 485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.08 : 1,409.66 = 323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.08/1,409.66 = 323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.08x = 1,409.66 × 323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.08x = 456,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,194.17/940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.27

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