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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.53, 1,410.65 and 324.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.53, 1,410.65 and 324.26 is: 486.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.53 : 1,410.65 = 324.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.53/1,410.65 = 324.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.53x = 1,410.65 × 324.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.53x = 457,415.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,415.20/940.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.34

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