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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.56, 1,410.93 and 324.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.56, 1,410.93 and 324.19 is: 486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.56 : 1,410.93 = 324.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.56/1,410.93 = 324.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.56x = 1,410.93 × 324.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.56x = 457,402.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,402.34/940.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.31

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