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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.40, 1,410.24 and 323.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.40, 1,410.24 and 323.93 is: 485.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.40 : 1,410.24 = 323.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.40/1,410.24 = 323.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.40x = 1,410.24 × 323.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.40x = 456,819.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,819.04/940.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.77

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