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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.23, 1,408.80 and 323.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.23, 1,408.80 and 323.61 is: 484.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.23 : 1,408.80 = 323.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.23/1,408.80 = 323.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.23x = 1,408.80 × 323.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.23x = 455,901.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,901.77/940.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.88

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