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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.04, 1,411.71 and 324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.04, 1,411.71 and 324.72 is: 487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.04 : 1,411.71 = 324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.04/1,411.71 = 324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.04x = 1,411.71 × 324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.04x = 458,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,410.47/941.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.13

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