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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.93, 1,411.05 and 324.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.93, 1,411.05 and 324.47 is: 486.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.93 : 1,411.05 = 324.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.93/1,411.05 = 324.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.93x = 1,411.05 × 324.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.93x = 457,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,836.34/940.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.58

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