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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.21, 1,412.06 and 324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.21, 1,412.06 and 324.95 is: 487.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.21 : 1,412.06 = 324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.21/1,412.06 = 324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.21x = 1,412.06 × 324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.21x = 458,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,852.13/941.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.52

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