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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.59, 1,410.53 and 324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.59, 1,410.53 and 324.11 is: 486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.59 : 1,410.53 = 324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.59/1,410.53 = 324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.59x = 1,410.53 × 324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.59x = 457,158.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,158.21/940.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.03

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