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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.40, 1,411.92 and 324.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.40, 1,411.92 and 324.99 is: 487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.40 : 1,411.92 = 324.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.40/1,411.92 = 324.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.40x = 1,411.92 × 324.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.40x = 458,859.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,859.88/941.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.42

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