Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.20, 1,412 and 324.90
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 941.20, 1,412 and 324.90 is: 487.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
941.20 : 1,412 = 324.90 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
941.20/1,412 = 324.90/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
941.20x = 1,412 × 324.90 - Step 4: Simplify right side
941.20x = 458,758.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,758.80/941.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487.42
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