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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.04, 1,411.68 and 324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.04, 1,411.68 and 324.86 is: 487.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.04 : 1,411.68 = 324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.04/1,411.68 = 324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.04x = 1,411.68 × 324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.04x = 458,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,591.31/941.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.32

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