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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.55, 1,410.97 and 324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.55, 1,410.97 and 324.10 is: 486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.55 : 1,410.97 = 324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.55/1,410.97 = 324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.55x = 1,410.97 × 324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.55x = 457,295.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,295.38/940.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.20

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