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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.78, 1,411.25 and 324.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.78, 1,411.25 and 324.49 is: 486.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.78 : 1,411.25 = 324.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.78/1,411.25 = 324.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.78x = 1,411.25 × 324.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.78x = 457,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,931.36/940.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.76

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