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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.65, 1,410.63 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.65, 1,410.63 and 324.18 is: 486.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.65 : 1,410.63 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.65/1,410.63 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.65x = 1,410.63 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.65x = 457,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,298.03/940.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.15

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