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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.11, 1,408.62 and 323.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.11, 1,408.62 and 323.47 is: 484.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.11 : 1,408.62 = 323.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.11/1,408.62 = 323.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.11x = 1,408.62 × 323.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.11x = 455,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,646.31/940.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.67

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