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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.72, 1,410.90 and 324.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.72, 1,410.90 and 324.82 is: 487.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.72 : 1,410.90 = 324.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.72/1,410.90 = 324.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.72x = 1,410.90 × 324.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.72x = 458,288.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,288.54/940.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.17

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