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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.34, 1,411.41 and 324.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.34, 1,411.41 and 324.99 is: 487.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.34 : 1,411.41 = 324.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.34/1,411.41 = 324.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.34x = 1,411.41 × 324.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.34x = 458,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,694.14/941.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.28

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