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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.17, 1,410.38 and 323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.17, 1,410.38 and 323.70 is: 485.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.17 : 1,410.38 = 323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.17/1,410.38 = 323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.17x = 1,410.38 × 323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.17x = 456,534.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,534.31/940.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.59

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