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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.21, 1,411.93 and 325.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.21, 1,411.93 and 325.05 is: 487.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.21 : 1,411.93 = 325.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.21/1,411.93 = 325.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.21x = 1,411.93 × 325.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.21x = 458,949.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,949.07/941.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.62

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