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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.44, 1,410.66 and 324.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.44, 1,410.66 and 324.36 is: 486.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.44 : 1,410.66 = 324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.44/1,410.66 = 324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.44x = 1,410.66 × 324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.44x = 457,561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,561.68/940.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.54

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