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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.30, 1,410.38 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.30, 1,410.38 and 324.66 is: 486.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.30 : 1,410.38 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.30/1,410.38 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.30x = 1,410.38 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.30x = 457,892.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,892.35/941.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.45

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