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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.17, 1,411.79 and 324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.17, 1,411.79 and 324.87 is: 487.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.17 : 1,411.79 = 324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.17/1,411.79 = 324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.17x = 1,411.79 × 324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.17x = 458,648.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,648.22/941.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.32

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