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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.88, 1,411.59 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.88, 1,411.59 and 316.20 is: 474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.88 : 1,411.59 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.88/1,411.59 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.88x = 1,411.59 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.88x = 446,351.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,351.24/940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.40

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