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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.70, 1,410.22 and 323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.70, 1,410.22 and 323.98 is: 485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.70 : 1,410.22 = 323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.70/1,410.22 = 323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.70x = 1,410.22 × 323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.70x = 456,878.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,878.74/940.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.68

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