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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.03, 1,411.65 and 324.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.03, 1,411.65 and 324.79 is: 487.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.03 : 1,411.65 = 324.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.03/1,411.65 = 324.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.03x = 1,411.65 × 324.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.03x = 458,486.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,486.27/941.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.22

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