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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.53, 1,410.41 and 324.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.53, 1,410.41 and 324.07 is: 485.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.53 : 1,410.41 = 324.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.53/1,410.41 = 324.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.53x = 1,410.41 × 324.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.53x = 457,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,068.85/940.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.97

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