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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.10, 1,409.66 and 323.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.10, 1,409.66 and 323.61 is: 485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.10 : 1,409.66 = 323.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.10/1,409.66 = 323.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.10x = 1,409.66 × 323.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.10x = 456,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,178.45/940.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.25

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