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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.09, 1,410.35 and 323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.09, 1,410.35 and 323.80 is: 485.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.09 : 1,410.35 = 323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.09/1,410.35 = 323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.09x = 1,410.35 × 323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.09x = 456,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,671.33/940.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.77

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