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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.16, 1,410.08 and 324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.16, 1,410.08 and 324.32 is: 486.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.16 : 1,410.08 = 324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.16/1,410.08 = 324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.16x = 1,410.08 × 324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.16x = 457,317.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,317.15/940.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.42

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