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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.30, 1,411.61 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.30, 1,411.61 and 324.84 is: 487.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.30 : 1,411.61 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.30/1,411.61 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.30x = 1,411.61 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.30x = 458,545.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,545.77/941.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.14

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