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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.59, 1,411.08 and 324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.59, 1,411.08 and 324.15 is: 486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.59 : 1,411.08 = 324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.59/1,411.08 = 324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.59x = 1,411.08 × 324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.59x = 457,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,401.58/940.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.29

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