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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.01, 1,411.58 and 324.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.01, 1,411.58 and 324.78 is: 487.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.01 : 1,411.58 = 324.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.01/1,411.58 = 324.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.01x = 1,411.58 × 324.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.01x = 458,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,452.95/941.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.19

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